Zambian president warns sleepy ministers against ‘indulgence’
Hakainde Hichilema says some are dozing off because of “indulgence” and a lack of self-control.
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Outrage in Somalia after man says he married missing eight-year-old
Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband.
News24 | Nine Zimbabwean journalists detained and later released during the country’s stayaway
Several activists, including nine journalists, were arrested in Harare during Monday’s mass stayaway in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe shuts down amid calls for protests
Many streets across Zimbabwe remained deserted and empty on the day of a planned protest.
Nigerian boxer dies after collapsing mid-bout
Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju has died after collapsing during a light heavyweight bout in Ghana on Saturday.
Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria
With UK school fees rising, Nigeria’s elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.
Expelled South African envoy accuses Trump administration of racism
Ebrahim Rasool, who was accused of “race-baiting” by the US, speaks to the BBC in one of his first interviews since his expulsion.
News24 | Mozambican kidnapping mastermind ‘Nini’ Satar found dead in maximum security prison
Mozambican kidnapping kingpin, Momad Assif “Nini” Satar died in custody in the cells of the Machava Special Maximum Security Penitentiary Establishment on Friday morning.
News24 | Cars torched at properties owned by Mnangagwa’s allies as Zim tensions escalate
Several vehicles have been torched at the Harare business premises of close allies of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa as tensions rise in the country ahead of planned protests on Monday.
Kenya keeper suspended amid match-fixing investigation
Kenya goalkeeper Patrick Matasi is provisionally suspended for 90 days amid an investigation into match manipulation in the East African country.
Under-fire Zimbabwe president names new army chief
It comes ahead of planned protests by a group of war veterans who want Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign.
News24 | ‘Crushing defeats to the enemy’: Sudan army claims victory over RSF in Khartoum
The Sudanese army said it has wrested back full control of the capital Khartoum, capping a weeklong offensive that saw it recapture the presidential palace, the airport, and other key sites in a decisive push against rival RSF.
Superfans and spiderman: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
‘We will be vindicated’ – Anas wins $18m defamation case
Anas Aremeyaw Anas says that his libel victory will encourage other journalists to stand up to powerful figures.
News24 | Zimbabwe police ban citizens from carrying weapons as protest against Mnangagwa looms
In anticipation of the looming protest to force Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa to leave office, the police have issued an order prohibiting people from carrying weapons that may disrupt “public order” or “breach peace”.
One million children could die if US cuts funding, charity warns
The US is reported to be planning to cut funding to Gavi, which pays for childhood vaccines.
Kenya keeper the subject of match-fixing investigation
The Kenya Football Federation launches an investigation into allegations that goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has been involved in match manipulation.
Reporter who sued MP and won $18m hopeful he will pocket the money
But Ghanaian investigative journalist tells the BBC that the message his victory sends is more important.
News24 | DRC conflict: Why peace remains elusive
As Angola steps back from its role as mediator in the DRC’s conflict, peace efforts face new uncertainties. Challenges such as unclear roles, funding issues, and external influences continue to hinder the peace process.
French-Algerian writer jailed over Morocco comments
Boualem Sansal, 80, told a far-right news outlet that colonial France gave too much land to Algeria.
South Sudan VP Machar under house arrest, his party says
Riek Machar and his wife are detained after a convoy of 20 armed vehicles entered his home, his party says.