Africa

Charlton Athletic defender Collins Sichenje is set to miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season with a knee injury. The Kenyan, 22, suffered the injury during the Addicks’ Carabao Cup tie against Tottenham Hotspur and has since undergone surgery. “It’s a tough injury for Collins and everyone at the club,” …

The Mercator map was designed in 1569 by the Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator to help European explorers navigate across the world. The distortion of his map is a result of the fact that it is impossible to accurately represent the surface of a globe on a two-dimensional chart. Whenever a …

The YEAC said its network of volunteers and human rights defenders had reported that people in Okrika had died after inhaling what it locally known as “Indorama fuel”, which is a form of refined petrol known as PMS (Premium Motor Spirit). Nigeria’s Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has urged …

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja described him as a “symbol of unity” and praised his work raising awareness about HIV and Aids among young people. Opposition MPs also paid tribute, with acting opposition leader Patrick Nsamba Oshabe saying: “Heritage and development were never rivals in his hands.” President Museveni has ordered …

Kenya is the world’s fourth largest producer of natural soda ash – the common name for sodium carbonate – accounting for 1% of global production, according to the US Geological Survey. It is mainly produced from natural brines or the mineral, trona, and is used in glass, chemicals, batteries and …

Customers at Nairobi supermarkets on the hunt for milk told the BBC they were worried about rising costs. “Sometimes when I go to the supermarket I find there is none. When I do find some, the price has gone up. Today it is this price, tomorrow it has gone up …

Wolves have announced their final signing of the summer transfer window – almost 23 hours after it closed – by bringing in Portugal-based Ivory Coast defender Ghislain Konan. The 30-year-old 57-times capped left-back, who played under new Wolves head coach Cesar Peixoto at Gil Vicente in the Portuguese Liga last …

Gunmen opened fire in the city of Jos on 29 March. BBC News

Asha Steven Mwakilasa, a 50-year-old tailor and fashion designer in Tunduma, which is in Momba district, agrees: “I came to realise it was not true.” This does not stop her anxiety – especially if her husband or sons are out, but she says she is grateful that the police are …

The 1961 Indemnity Act was passed by the apartheid government in the wake of the massacre and protected the police and government from having criminal charges or even civil claims brought against them in relation to what happened at Sharpeville. Despite more than 30 years of democratic rule, that law …

Over the last year, Uber has also pulled out of Ivory Coast and Tanzania. The latest announcement means Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa are the only African countries in which the firm now operates. “This decision is limited strictly to these two markets and does not impact our operations …

The South African airline behind a daring aerial stunt last Saturday that saw two planes flying in close formation low over a packed stadium has pulled out of doing a similar operation this weekend, the country’s aviation regulator, SACAA, has said. Airlink’s flying feat divided opinion with some labelling the …

The protests began a year ago, initially sparked by anger over persistent power and water shortages, before developing into a broader movement against Rajoelina’s government. At least 22 people were killed and more than 100 injured during the unrest, according to UN figures cited by local media. The protests eventually …

Provisional results announced by the country’s electoral commission showed that 70% of voters backed the changes in Sunday’s referendum, while 30% voted against them. Turnout was reported at nearly 60%. The new constitution strengthens the presidency at the expense of the prime minister, altering the balance of power under Guinea-Bissau’s …

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has dismissed more than 40 employees for alleged corruption and financial misconduct over the past three years. The disclosure was made by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman Ola Olukoyede at an event assessing the agency’s achievements since he took the helm in October 2023. He …

Hundreds of passengers were stranded at Kenya’s main airport in the capital, Nairobi, as flight disruptions continued for the second day amid a workers’ strike. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is a key regional transport hub. On Sunday, the airports authority and the national carrier, Kenya Airways, warned departing flights …

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has said he wants to reinstate the death penalty for arsonists, following a wave of forest fires that have killed at least 12 people. The president ordered the justice ministry to introduce changes to the criminal law introducing capital punishment for arsonists. Capital punishment remains in …

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason, his lawyer has said amid heightened political tensions in the country. Mundubile was arrested on Thursday, after a deadly raid by the authorities led the opposition politician to go into hiding. He had disputed the results of the country’s recent …

Despite lifting the state of emergency, the authorities remain wary of RSF infiltration. The Sudan News Agency said security patrols would continue operating across the state and locals traveling at night would need to carry identification documents. Reports compiled by BBC Monitoring say the army continues to carry out security …

A traditional Ugandan ruler named as the world’s youngest monarch has died aged 34, his prime minster announced. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV became king of Tooro in western Uganda at just three years old in 1995 after the death of his father. The Toroo kingdom did not disclose …