South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa
The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema’s application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.
Africa
Lawsuit targets Big Conservation over deadly elephant translocation in Malawi
A UK lawsuit accuses conservation fund Ifaw of negligence after elephant relocations led to human deaths, injuries, crop destruction, and people being displaced
US may soon deport migrants to Libya – reports
Migrants may be flown to the troubled North African nation as part of the US’ immigration crackdown.
How ‘sub-10 king’ Simbine shed his nearly man tag
After securing Olympic relay and World Indoor medals, South African sprint star Akani Simbine says he has “never given up on trying to be the best”.
International gang sentenced for smuggling thousands of ants in Kenya
The four suspects – two Belgians, a Vietnamese and a Kenyan – were arrested last month with 5,000 ants.
Mourning mother’s anger at Kenyan migrant smugglers
A new people-smuggling route opens up crossing a lake into Kenya, but it is proving deadly for some Eritreans.
Sudan severs ties with UAE over alleged paramilitary support
The army has repeatedly accused the Gulf nation of backing the RSF, something which the UAE denies.
I had a clear vision for my life – Ndayishimiye
Nice and Burundi defender Youssouf Ndayishimiye says he always hoped football would prove to be his route out of “unimaginable poverty”.
Kenya’s cardinal to miss papal vote because of ill health
The Catholic Church in Kenya says he is unwell in response to reports that he had not been invited.
Sudan paramilitaries escalate attacks on key city
Drones hit the civilian section of Port Sudan’s airport, a fuel depot and a major hotel.
News24 | Kenya police officers plead not guilty over baby’s death in 2017 election unrest
Four Kenyan police officers pleaded not guilty on Monday to the killing of a six-month-old girl during bloody riots that erupted over a presidential election in 2017.
Ghana protesters accuse president of power grab after chief justice’s suspension
Opposition supporters say the constitution has been flouted. The president says allegations must be investigated.
Ugandan opposition bodyguard charged after torture, lawyer says
Eddie Mutwe is in severe pain after being beaten and electrocuted in custody, his lawyer says.
Top UN court rejects Sudan’s bid to sue UAE for genocide
The UAE opted out of part of the Genocide Convention meaning it cannot face genocide allegations itself.
Four Kenyan police officers charged over baby’s killing as others freed
The six-month-old died in 2017 after being hit by police deployed to quell election violence.
Kenyan whistleblower faces lawsuit, death threats after exposing $2bn airport deal
President William Ruto scrapped the deal because of public outcry following Nelson Amenya’s exposé
Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants
Rwanda’s foreign minister says his country is in the “spirit” of giving migrants “another chance”.
News24 | Sudan’s RSF rebels strike Port Sudan, army says
The military said an air base and warehouse were hit by drones. While no casualties were reported, the attack marks the first time RSF paramilitaries have struck the government’s temporary seat of power.
Kenya government condemns ‘shameful’ shoe-hurling at president
The footwear hit the president on his outstretched arm as spoke at a public rally.
News24 | Will Africa’s financial stability fund rise to the debt challenge?
Angola will use its chairmanship of the African Union this year to advance the creation of a continental financial stability mechanism, its finance minister said, to cushion economies from sliding into a liquidity crisis due to e
Ethiopian Nigussie breaks Belfast Marathon record
Ethiopian Tilahun Nigussie wins the Belfast Marathon in a new event record of two hours, 13 minutes and 37 seconds after dominating the race.