Tanzanian PM to step down in surprise move
His unexpected withdrawal has sparked speculation of a power struggle within the ruling party.
Africa
How Wafcon 2024 will be ‘a dream’ for underdogs Botswana
Botswana’s Keitumetse Dithebe says the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2024 carry belief after reaching the last eight on their debut.
Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join one party
The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.
South Africa’s political marriage of convenience avoids divorce – just
One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.
‘Everyone wants this title back’ – Nigeria eye 10th Wafcon win
Nigeria travel to Morocco bidding for a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, having last lifted the trophy in 2018.
Ugandan military helicopter crashes at Somalia airport, official says
Eight people were on board the helicopter, an aviation official says.
Jihadist fighters stage series of attacks on Mali military posts
Tuesday’s attack marks the third major assault on army positions over the past month.
Congolese army destroys plane rebels claim was carrying aid
It is the latest violent incident since a peace deal was signed in Washington last week.
Dozens of Ghanaians trafficked in job scam rescued in Nigeria
The victims, mostly young men, were lured with promises of football contracts or other jobs abroad.
President killed in Liberian coup to be reburied in own grave
William Tolbert was killed during the 1980 coup – his body was then believed to be dumped in a mass grave.
One of Nigeria’s richest men set to be buried in Saudi Arabia
An uncle of Africa’s richest man, Dantata left behind 21 children and 121 grand children
Kenyan vendor shot by police during protests declared brain dead
Boniface Kariuki, 22, was shot in the head, sparking outrage among Kenyans.
Three days of protests leave seven dead in Togo, rights groups say
The authorities threaten legal action against the organisers of the protests about the country’s leader.
‘Women’s football did not used to be given attention’
Kawtar Bentaleb, a goalkeeper for top-flight club FUS Rabat, says staging the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will boost the women’s game in Morocco.
Morocco eyes next step to become football superpower
As Morocco hosts a second successive Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals, the kingdom continues towards its target of becoming a football superpower.
Pretorius becomes SA’s youngest Test centurion
Lhuan-dre Pretorius becomes the youngest centurion in South African Test history as he makes a brilliant 153 on debut at the age of 19 years and 93 days.
Everything you need to know about Wafcon 2024 finals
Find out the format, fixtures, kick-off times, venues and favourites for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.
DR Congo-Rwanda ceasefire deal still faces many challenges
It is unclear if the dozens of armed groups in eastern DRC will accept a ceasefire.
DR Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal in Washington
The deal has been hailed by President Trump as “a great day” but there are potential pitfalls.
S Africa’s police intelligence chief arrested over fraud allegations
This marks the second wave of arrests within two weeks targeting the police’s Crime Intelligence unit.
S Africa government partner issues ultimatum after minister axed
Deputy minister Andrew Whitfield says no reason or explanation was given for his removal.