Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan
Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan’s defence ministry on behalf of Iran.
Africa
Millions listen to Ethiopian star’s song criticising government
The country’s biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.
Zimbabwe’s iconic stone birds were taken by colonialists. Finally, they’re all back home
For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe’s borders.
Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon – in pictures
Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.
Mugabe’s son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.
‘I was tortured and lost my hand’ – one student’s struggle to get an education in Nigeria
The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.
Six African athletes blocked from transfers to Turkey
World Athletics rejects the applications of 11 elite athletes to switch their nationality to Turkey as the requests were “part of a coordinated recruitment strategy” by the country’s government “to attract overseas athletes through lucrative contracts”.
Blunt-speaking Pope tells Cameroon to root out corruption to find peace
The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.
South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison
Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.
Nigeria drops terrorism financing charges against ex-justice minister
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.
Nigerian with ‘natural explosiveness’ aiming for NFL spot
Hailed for his impressive physical attributes, Nigerian Uar Bernard is hoping to be drafted by an NFL side this month.
South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US
Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.
Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war
Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.
Three years of messages at once – a chronicle of Sudan’s war pours in as trapped reporter’s phone turns on
As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.
Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit
The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.
Jepchirchir withdraws from London Marathon
World champion Peres Jepchirchir withdraws from this month’s London Marathon because of an unspecified stress fracture.
Benin’s Wadagni wins presidency by landslide
Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.
Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as ‘too white’?
The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.
Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
Ghanaian footballer killed in armed attack on his team, Berekum Chelsea
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.