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Move to block freedom of expression in Zimbabwe
Opposition figures like Tendai Biti condemned the actions as ‘desperate daylight terrorism’ and an attack on the constitution
Plane with 12 on board crashes near Kenya’s coast
Local media are showing images of the plane in flames on the ground with debris scattered at the crash site.
The 92-year-old president who never loses
Cameroon’s Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by winning a heavily disputed election.
‘Turn crisis into opportunity,’ say African health leaders
Calls mount for African solutions to respond to the vaccine cuts and the need for a broad system-wide approach to vaccine production in Africa, and for innovative financing for sustainable health systems
Tanzania’s political parties hold final campaign rallies ahead of elections
Tanzanian political parties are winding up their bids to win over the 37.6 million people expected to vote on Wednesday
Security tight in Tanzania ahead of Wednesday’s elections
Tanzanians are using social media to call for mass demonstrations before Wednesday’s poll
UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan city
The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF’s control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.
Mali shuts schools and universities as jihadist blockade worsens fuel crisis
The education minister says the movement of staff and students has been affected by the scarcity of fuel.
Sudan’s fertile region where food is rotting amid famine and war
The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.
Attacks on people like me happen every time my country has an election
The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.
We will never accept stolen votes, says Cameroon opposition leader
Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he’s the winner of the presidential election.
‘It became one of the children’ – Kenyan family on adopting orphaned cheetah cub
Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.
Kenya Airways operates Africa’s first intra-African flight using 50% sustainable aviation fuel
The flight showcased several sustainability initiatives, including upcycled blanket bags, headset covers and reusable cutlery to cut down on waste
Shock at $100,000 fee to contest Guinea elections to replace junta
The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part.
Wafcon expansion offers ‘great exposure’ – Chawinga
The expansion of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is a “great boost” to teams that have never qualified for the finals, says Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga.
We won’t accept a stolen vote, Cameroon opposition leader tells BBC
Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he won the election and is not concerned about being arrested or put in jail.
Finery and frailty: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Ghana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies aged 76
She was married to Ghana’s longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women’s rights work.
Marathon record holder Chepngetich given three-year ban
Women’s marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich is banned for three years after the Kenyan admits to anti-doping rule violations.
Nigerian separatist leader sacks lawyers at start of his defence in court
Nnamdi Kanu is on trial for terrorism and incitement to violence as head of the separatist group, Ipob.