Thirteen killed as hospital shelled in besieged Sudan city, BBC told
A group of Sudanese medics says the latest attack on el-Fasher is a war crime.
Africa
South Africa’s Fort Hare university closed as buildings set on fire
The university is one of South Africa’s most historic institutions – where prominent leaders studied.
Madagascar president asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign
The movement behind the protests snubbed the meeting where the president made the promise.
Namibia tables sweeping land bill to expand farm expropriation powers
The proposed legislature represents the most far-reaching change in Namibia’s land governance framework since independence
Somalia to increase Swahili teaching to boost East African ties
The president says it will speed up integration into East Africa, seen as crucial for boosting trade.
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of preparing for war as Red Sea tensions rise
Ethiopia has written to the UN, accusing Eritrea of “funding, mobilizing and directing armed groups” on its soil.
US prosecutors say Libyan freely confessed to Lockerbie bombing
Abu Agila Mas’ud Kheir al-Marimi is said to have admitted his role in the murder of 270 people in the 1988 bombing.
‘One of the greatest things’ – Nigeria’s art innovators on display in London
Nigerian Modernism at the Tate spotlights a compelling period in the West African country’s history.
‘I want my son back, dead or alive’ – mother of missing Tanzanian ex-diplomat
Police say they are investigating a day after family say the diplomat was abducted from his home.
Kebinatshipi targets 400m world record after Tokyo gold
Botswana’s Collen Kebinatshipi has set his sights on breaking the 400m world record after being crowned world champion in Tokyo last month.
Commonwealth says Botswana’s 2024 elections were broadly credible
The Commonwealth Expert Team however flagged flags gaps in the country’s electoral system, with a central concern being the state of voter education and registration
‘I deeply hurt people by moving to Saudi Arabia’
In an interview with BBC Sport, Ashleigh Plumptre says she regrets losing the trust of some LGBT fans in women’s football by moving to Saudi Arabia.
Brits century helps SA respond to England crushing
Tazmin Brits’ sublime century helps South Africa bounce back from their heavy defeat by England with a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the Women’s World Cup.
CAR president’s rival invited back from exile then detained
Dominique Désiré Erenon was arrested on arrival in Bangui after three years spent living in France.
Fate of Zimbabwe’s Kariba REDD+ forest conservation project hangs in the balance
Kariba REDD+ has been prevented from trading after allegations of mismanagement and corruption
Sudan militia leader convicted of war crimes during Darfur war
Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds and thousands of deaths.
Eswatini accepts 10 US deportees despite legal challenge
This is the second group to arrive in the southern Africa state following a deal with the US government.
Tanzanian ex-ambassador and government critic abducted, family says
His brother says he found the door to the house broken and a large amount of blood spilled.
Tanzania issues social media warning after video calls for military ‘action’
A purported air force captain urges the military chief to “take action” in a viral video.
Who can still claim Africa’s spots at 2026 World Cup?
Seven spots at the 2026 Fifa World Cup remain up for grabs as the group stage of African qualifying reaches its climax.
Selfies and singing as Ethiopians celebrate thanksgiving
Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year’s Irreecha festival.