News24 | Who is Mozambique’s next president, Daniel Chapo?
Very little was known about Daniel Chapo politicaly, but he is now set to become the country’s first president born after independence from Portugal.
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‘Why I spent my university fees on Somali TikTok battles’
Somalis gamble big money during livestream events as ancient clan fights are waged on social media.
Women raped in war-hit Sudan die by suicide, activists say
Several women raped by paramilitary fighters in Gezira state have taken their own lives, activists say.
Eritrean cyclists in pursuit of inspirational Girmay
The next generation of Eritrean cyclists are aiming to emulate and surpass Biniam Girmay, who has attained several landmarks for Africa.
Miss Rwanda arrested for drink-driving after accident
Police say it is not the first time Divine Muheto has driven under the influence of alcohol.
South Africa to strip beauty queen of ID documents
Chidimma Adetshina was forced to withdraw from Miss South Africa after a row over her eligibility.
News24 | Botswana votes with ruling party aiming to extend six decades of power
Southern Africa’s diamond-rich nation of Botswana votes in general elections Wednesday, with the ruling party seeking to extend its nearly six-decade rule and hand a second term to President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
African asylum seekers afraid ahead of US election
Thousands of asylum applicants are wondering what impact the outcome could have on their lives.
Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s – study
Forty-eight percent of the world went through at least one month of extreme drought in 2023.
France backs Morocco in dispute over Western Sahara
Paris’s change of heart on the question of sovereignty over Western Sahara has angered Algeria.
Motsepe aims to continue ‘good progress’ at Caf
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe tells the BBC why he is running for a second term in charge of the organisation.
Nigerian MP apologies after viral taxi slapping video
An argument over payment for a delivery of snails for MP Alex Ikwechegh is filmed by a taxi driver.
Brides-for-cash suspects arrested in South Africa
Police say a crime syndicate stole the identities of unsuspecting women to give visas to foreign men.
Libya to appeal over Afcon sanctions linked to Nigeria boycott
Libya will “go to the highest levels of litigation” to challenge sanctions imposed on them after Nigeria boycotted an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
News24 | ‘Votes are not negotiated’: Mozambican candidate Mondlane challenges election results in court
The leading opposition candidate in Mozambique’s contentious general elections, Venancio Mondlane, has filed an appeal in the country’s Constitutional Court, while saying he is open to dialogue – though “votes are not negotiated, they are counted”.
Africans trapped in Lebanon by ‘kafala’ labour system and Israel’s bombs
With nearly 2 500 people killed in recent Israeli strikes on Lebanon, nobody in the country is safe, and the only help for Africans is from other migrant workers
South Africa’s announced visa deal with Ukraine sparks row
Critics see the announced deal as an affront to South Africa’s long relationship with Russia.
Attack on Chad military base kills at least 40 soldiers
No suspects have been named but the president has ordered a counter-mission to root out the culprits.
Zambia mourns seven footballers killed in bus crash
Zambian football is in mourning after seven players from Chavuma Town Council FC were killed in a bus crash.
Cannabis: Morocco’s pot of gold
When the country legalised some types of cannabis, it threw a centuries-old industry into disarray
Mozambique election: Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo declared election winner amid tension
The party that has ruled Mozambique since 1975 remains popular