Belgian prosecutor seeks to try ex-diplomat over Lumumba’s killing
Etienne Davignon, 92, is accused of involvement in the detention of Patrice Lumumba before he was killed in 1961.
Africa
De Villiers calls for WTC change despite SA victory
South Africa legend AB de Villiers says there is “still work to be done” on the World Test Championship format despite the Proteas’ unforgettable victory.
Mali begins building Russian-backed gold refinery
Mali will have a majority stake in the plant asserting its “economic sovereignty”, the military leader says.
Kenya protesters clash with men wielding clubs
Protesters, angry with the death of a blogger in custody, demand the sacking of a senior policeman.
Sudan in danger of self-destructing as conflict and famine reign
The war is in strategic stalemate, but Sudan is no-one’s priority – an orphan in a region that is ablaze.
What is behind the wave of killings in central Nigeria?
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu orders security officials to bring an end to the killings.
Kenya’s deputy police chief steps aside amid uproar over blogger’s death
Eliud Lagat has been under pressure to resign after lodging the complaint that saw the blogger’s arrest.
Uganda leader signs new law allowing military trials for civilians
A previous law that activists said was used to silence opponents was struck down by the Supreme Court.
Heavy rains in dry season cause havoc in DR Congo’s capital
At least 29 people were killed in Kinshasa as homes were swept away in unusually big downpours.
Zambian ex-president’s family settle funeral row with government
The row caused consternation with some wondering how they should mourn former leader Edgar Lungu.
‘People just assume I’m Tunisian’ – the Irishman at Club World Cup
Raised in the Republic of Ireland, Ayman Ben Mohamed reaches the Club World Cup after an unlikely journey to Tunisian side Esperance.
Cape Town safety fears force parents to seek former white-only schools
A legacy of apartheid means some black students have to go the extra mile to get a decent education.
The women at the centre of Somalia’s construction boom
Mogadishu’s rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.
At least 45 killed in central Nigeria raid
Conflict between nomadic herders and settled farmers over land and resources are common in the region.
Disbelief as Nigeria urges prayer to end food shortages
The agriculture ministry calls on divine intervention to achieve food security, angering many.
South Africa ignore Aussie sledges to go from chokers to champions
South Africa’s players show their mettle to ignore sledges from Australia’s players as they go from chokers to World Test champions at Lord’s.
UN tight-lipped on outcome of talks with Congolese rebels
Little detail was released but the UN says the rebels spoke of wanting a peaceful end to the crisis.
Road to Tanzania’s presidential election paved with blood and fear
In recent months, there has been a spate of abductions, assaults, arrests and murders, the victims all being opponents or critics of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s government
Africa is key to solving global crises, says B20 SA leader
Anthony Costa says the continent has a seat at the table to share solutions for growing regional trade
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
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.