
Nigeria remembers master wood carver
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.
FRIDAY, 06 FEBRUARY 2026, 11:16

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

Senegalese fans celebrate their team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Police say armed gangs burst into the two churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, during Sunday service.

The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.

Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country

The fatal collision is just the latest in South Africa, where the road safety record is poor.

Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

Museveni who has been in power since 1986 won the elections with 71.65 percent

President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

The game in Rabat (19:00 GMT) pits the continent’s top two teams against one another, with the North Africans ranked 11th in the world and the Teranga Lions eight places below them.

The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.

Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child’s death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

President vetoes attempt by lawmakers to amend the constitution to retain control

Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.

Logistical problems lead to queues and some disgruntled voters as Ugandans elect their next president.

Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o is handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Confederation of African Football.