Jogging memories: Why some Nigerians in London set up their own running club
Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots.
Africa
How offer of free food led to deadly crush at a Nigerian Christmas fair
Discarded everyday objects remain after people fled Wednesday’s deadly crush in Ibadan in panic.
Kenya’s Ruto embraces rivals to shore up support
Battling widespread criticism over the cost of living, the president names more opposition ministers.
News24 | ‘Enemy is next door’: DR Congo town dreads advancing rebels
Life seems almost normal in the streets of Lubero but the calm is deceptive — the town nestled in the forested, misty hills of eastern DR Congo is under threat from an advancing rebel militia.
What can we expect at Afcon 2025 with one year to go?
With one year to go until the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off, what can we expect when the finals return to Morocco?
Liberian speaker denies links to parliament fire
Jonathan Fonati Koffa insists he is innocent after being questioned by police.
News24 | Release South Sudan journalist Akop, media group urges
South Sudan has detained a leading journalist, an international media organisation said Friday as it urged his immediate release.
‘Traumatised’ Rohr wants Libya sanctioned
Benin head coach Gernot Rohr claims it is “dangerous and unsafe” for international football matches to be played in Libya.
Swimming santa and dazzling dancers: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
The student who blew whistle on Kenya airport controversy
Nelson Amenya is hailed as a hero in Kenya after sharing details of a plan to lease the main airport.
Mystery outbreak in DR Congo likely caused by malaria
Most of those infected have tested positive for malaria but other factors could still be at play.
Malawi seeks billions of dollars from US firm over ruby sales
Columbia Gem House denies government claims that it owes $309bn in unpaid taxes and royalties.
Children killed in crush at Nigerian funfair
The widely advertised event saw large numbers of children show up, leading to a deadly crush.
Influential ex-defence minister jailed for corruption in Guinea
He was also ordered to pay a $58.5m (£46m) fine, and his bank accounts and property have been seized.
News24 | South32 says alumina is now reaching its unrest-hit Mozambique smelter
Diversified miner South32 said on Thursday that road blockages affecting its operations in Mozambique have largely cleared in the past few days, allowing for the safe transport of alumina to Mozal.
Embattled Liberian speaker questioned by police over parliament fire
A huge fire breaks out at Liberia’s Capitol building a day after it was the scene of a bitter dispute.
Ghana’s Supreme Court dismisses challenges to anti-LGBT bill
The new bill includes a three-year prison sentence on anyone who identifies as LGBT.
News24 | Mozambique vows to keep border open, SA makes energy plans after high-powered meeting
South Africa on Wednesday fielded four Cabinet ministers for a bilateral meeting with Mozambique as companies and other countries prepare for fresh protests in that country next week.
News24 | Air Portugal moves crew to Joburg ahead of court ruling on Mozambique election results
Air Portugal, or TAP, is contemplating moving crew members from “safe houses” in Mozambique to South Africa in anticipation of trouble after a ruling next week about the disputed election.
Nigerian man promised pardon after 10 years on death row for stealing hens
The sentencing sparked an outcry in Nigeria – his family have been campaigning for his release ever since.
The city where shopkeepers fear their CCTV cameras could get them killed
Businessmen in Somalia’s capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.