Teaching halted as Nigerian lecturers go on strike
Lecturers at public universities in Nigeria begin a two-week strike over pay and funding.
Africa
Tanzania’s equities market surges by $1.4bn over a year
This robust growth positions the equity segment as one of Tanzania’s most profitable investment avenues
Forty-two killed as bus crashes on South Africa mountain pass
The dead were nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi returning home, officials say.
Boy, 11, shoots farm worker dead in tragic South Africa accident, police say
The boy’s father has been arrested on charges of negligent handling of a firearm and the two are due in court.
Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in tit-for-tat move
The West African state says it has introduced an “identical visa programme” for US travellers.
Seychelles’ opposition leader wins presidential poll
Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.
Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power illegally under way
His statement comes a day after an army unit condemned use of force by security forces in handling recent protests.
Robert Mugabe’s children navigate life without first family privilege
The fall of the Zimbabwean veteran leader in November 2017 and his death two years later had a negative impact on his then relatively young children
‘We’re taking our humanity back’ in Madagascar
A Gen Z leader in Madagascar says he has put his UK university scholarship on hold to help organise the protests.
Breakdancing to escape the trauma of DR Congo’s warzone
Asashi and Precious use dance as a form of escapism and expression in a show of resilience, community, and hope.
My one-month-old grandson was killed by police tear gas
Counting the cost of deadly Gen Z protests in Madagascar where most young people are unemployed.
Burkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas
The West African nation’s foreign minister asks if the decision led to the US suspending issuing visas.
South Africa-US trade faces uncertain future as Agoa renewal stalls
Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement
Zimbabwe lawmaker and poet dies after his car hits an elephant
Desire Moyo died a day before his 46th birthday – the four other MPs in the car have been taken to hospital.
Nigeria names ‘apolitical’ law professor as new electoral chief
The Nigeria’s electoral agency is under increased scrutiny, with growing calls for greater transparency.
Catholic altar wine replaced after becoming a favourite in Kenyan bars
The previous brand was said to have lost its sanctity due to its widespread use outside the church.
Deity dolls and people power: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Kampala: Development control gone awry
Kampala’s urban landscape reflects systemic development failure, contrasting with Kigali’s long-term vision and effective governance in infrastructure and planning
De Klerk smacks Proteas to stunning win over India
Nadine de Klerk hits a blistering unbeaten 84 from 54 balls as South Africa produce a stunning comeback to beat India at the Women’s World Cup.
South African farm worker describes how women fed to pigs to ‘dispose of evidence’
Adrian De Wet tells the South African court that “when pigs are hungry enough, they’ll eat anything”.
‘Business is at a standstill’ – Mali jihadists’ fuel blockade hits the capital
More than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.