South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men
The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.
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Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says
Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan
The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.
Partey named in Ghana squad for World Cup
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been named in Ghana’s preliminary squad for the World Cup.
Ghana boss Queiroz no qualms over Partey selection
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.
The schoolgirl who became world champion at 14
Egypt’s Farida Khalil beat competitors twice her age to become world champion in modern pentathlon at the age of 14 after the sport was revamped.
Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans
Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following several anti-migrant protests.
Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar’s kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister
According to media reports, the team’s departure for Mexico on Sunday has been delayed due to an “administrative bungle”.
Ethiopia is heading to the polls, but not everyone can vote
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.
Bulls overpower Munster to reach URC semi-finals
Munster’s United Rugby Championship title hopes are ended in ruthless fashion by the Bulls, who score six tries to overpower the Irish province in their quarter-final in Pretoria.
Kenya court halts opening of US Ebola quarantine facility in the country
A 50-bed isolation unit in Kenya for US citizens was due to open on Friday, a US official said.
Abula – Nigeria’s indigenous game with lofty ambitions
Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.
Students feared dead after school fire in Kenya
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.
Ebola-hit DR Congo faces ‘catastrophic collision’ of disease and conflict, WHO warns
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.
Ghana welcomes Pope’s apology over Catholic Church’s role in slavery
The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.
Eswatini’s oil reserve gamble
Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment
PSG’s Hakimi in Morocco squad despite injury
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions’ World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.
South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.
Nigerian winger Udoh dies aged 21
Southampton FC and Royal Antwerp announce the death of former academy player Victor Udoh at the age of 21.