Rwanda severs ties with Belgium over DR Congo conflict
In a strongly worded statement, Rwanda accuses Belgium of “lies and manipulation”.
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What is in store as Africa’s 2026 World Cup qualifying resumes?
World Cup qualifiers resume after a nine-month hiatus, but what is at stake over the next two rounds and which big names are in danger of missing out?
News24 | Rights group urges probe into Burkina Faso civilian massacre
Militias allied with Burkina Faso’s military junta have been linked to a “gruesome” massacre in a western city that left dozens dead this week, Human Rights Watch said.
South Africa should not be ‘bullied’ by US in ambassador row, opposition says
The calls come after South Africa’s ambassador in Washington was given 72 hours to leave the country.
‘I was duped into leaving London for school in Ghana – but it saved me’
Going to school in Ghana was like prison for Londoner Mark Wilberforce, but he feels it kept him from jail.
News24 | TotalEnergies faces French manslaughter probe over Mozambique attack
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into TotalEnergies over potential manslaughter and a failure to assist people in danger during a jihadist attack in Mozambique, the energy firm said, reiterating that it denied any wr
South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’ in US, Rubio says
The US Secretary of State called the ambassador a “race-baiting politician who hates America”.
‘Tortured and terrified’ – BBC witnesses the battle for Khartoum
Residents allege terror and rape by retreating RSF fighters as the army makes gains in the capital.
Angola refuses entry to opposition leaders from across Africa
A host of political figures had been invited to attend a conference on democracy by the opposition.
Sudan bans all imports from Kenya after it hosted civil war rivals
The ban follows months of escalating diplomatic tensions between Kenya and Sudan.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: I want my books to be read in Africa
Nigerian-born author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her books are becoming more available across Africa.
Saintfiet aims to ‘write World Cup history’ with Mali
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet hopes to break new ground by guiding the Eagles to the Fifa World Cup finals for the first time.
Fire, fairies, and festivities: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
‘They killed all these young people’ – BBC investigates alleged massacre in rebel-held Congolese city
The BBC speaks to multiple sources who say M23 fighters hunted down and killed young men in Goma.
News24 | In UN meet, MSF slams ‘indifference’ towards war-torn Sudan
International medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Thursday told the United Nations Security Council that the Sudanese people have been met with “indifference and inaction” amid nearly two years of war.
SADC announces phased withdrawal of troops from eastern DRC
The Southern African grouping reiterated the need for a political and diplomatic solution to help restore ‘peace, security and tranquility’ in the conflict-torn country
News24 | Slowing SA solar installations impacts Africa stats – but growth potential for 2025 still high – report
The Global Solar Council estimated that the continent added 2 400 megawatts of solar generation capacity in 2024, slightly less than the year before, which it blamed on the slackening rate of installations in South Africa after a bumper year in 2023.
News24 | DRC, M23 rebels to hold peace talks in Angola
Despite previously refusing to engage in negotiations, Congolese officials have agreed to meet M23 rebels in Luanda to discuss an end to the deadly conflict.
South Africa in ‘unchartered waters’ as budget splits coalition government
The finance minister’s decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners.
News24 | Rebel group M23 hits mining jackpot in DRC, generating $800 000 per month
Mine shafts snake under the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s mountains, but instead of the Congolese government their rich veins are making a mint for the Rwanda-backed M23.
Motsepe is re-elected unopposed as Caf president
South African Patrice Motsepe is re-elected unopposed as president of the Confederation of African Football with Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o voted on to Caf’s executive committee.