News24 | Mozambique deploys soldiers ahead of planned protests
Soldiers and police were patrolling Mozambique’s capital Maputo early on Thursday ahead of a planned protest against election results seen by the opposition as fraudulent.
Africa
US, Europe begin scramble for Africa’s satellite internet market
The entry of Thales Alenia Space comes at a time when SpaceX’s Starlink is recording significant milestones on the continent
Why ‘humble’ Osimhen is thriving at Galatasaray
Galatasaray assistant manager Ismael Garcia Gomez admits even they were taken by surprise when the opportunity arose to sign Victor Osimhen on loan from Napoli.
Trade, aid, security: What does Trump’s win mean for Africa?
During his first stint critics accused him of dismissing Africa, so what will happen under Trump 2.0?
William announces Earthshot winners in Cape Town
Fifteen finalists, from countries including Kenya, Indonesia, the UK and Nepal, were competing for a £1 million Earthshot Awards prize.
Miss Rwanda given suspended sentence for drink-driving
The beauty queen didn’t appear in court, and neither did the prosecution.
IOC says Khelif preparing legal action after new eligibility claims
Imane Khelif, 25, won gold in the women’s welterweight category at the Paris Games.
Nigeria’s army chief dies age 56
President Bola Tinubu says he was a key figure in the military and pivotal to security operations.
South Africa shuts border crossing with Mozambique over poll unrest
Travellers are advised to avoid the Lebombo border crossing until the situation is stabilised.
How the UK’s ‘big brother’ role in Africa is changing
David Lammy is on his first visit to the continent since he became foreign secretary.
News24 | Lebombo port of entry closes amid violent post-election protests in Mozambique
The Border Management Authority has temporarily closed the Lebombo port of entry following violent protests in Mozambique.
News24 | Kenya to sell giant tea stockpile – enough for 7.5 billion cups – on the cheap
Three years ago, Kenya — one of the world’s biggest tea producers — set a minimum price for the commodity to cushion farmers from losses in an oversupplied market.
News24 | ANC calls for calm as Mozambique opposition leader says he survived Sandton assassination attempt
The ANC has appealed to all parties in Mozambique to find a solution to ongoing unrest, while an opposition leader says he was the target of an assassination attempt in Sandton.
Equatorial Guinea VP warns against office sex after viral videos
Vice-President Teodoro Obiang Mangue says that anyone found having sex at work will be suspended.
News24 | ‘Proper democracy’: Botswana celebrates a smooth transition as Boko takes control
Botswana’s new President Duma Boko has lauded his successor for accepting defeat as the country moves smoothly from Botswana Democratic Party rule.
Steve Irwin’s son joins Prince William in South Africa
The Prince and Robert Irwin revealed their favourite African animals ahead of the Earthshot Prize award.
News24 | What do Africans think about the US election?
DW took to the streets of seven African countries to find out what citizens there think about the upcoming US presidential election.
News24 | N4 chaos: Moz protesters seized trucks, blocked key export route
Protesters in the Mozambican border town of Ressano Garcia seized control of a number of trucks and used them to blockade a key metals-export route from neighbouring South Africa on Monday, according to the Trans African Concessions, which operates the route.
Zimbabwe bans police from using mobile phones while on duty
All officers are required to surrender their phones to supervisors while at work under the new policy.
Nigerian children who collapsed in court released
President Bola Tinubu orders the boys be freed following public outcry over their detention conditions.
Mozambique presidential runner-up escapes alleged assassination attempt
Venâncio Mondlane says people tried to kill him after he went into hiding in South Africa.