Africa

The downturn in Mr Dangote’s wealth underscores Nigeria’s challenging economic environment, where his conglomerate primarily operates. Since President Bola Tinubu assumed office last year, he has introduced several economic reforms in Africa’s most populous nation, including the removal of fuel subsidies, which have contributed to high inflation, currently over 30%. …

Despite multiple international arrests, some experts feel not enough is being done to address the root of these crime syndicates in West Africa. “The emphasis must actually be on prevention not on outright operations against these criminal groups,” said Dr Oluwole Ojewale, West Africa Regional Co-ordinator from the Institute for …

It is not known why the ship wanted to dock, but vessels on long journeys tend to stop for supplies, respite or to offload or take on cargo. Last December, Namibia’s neighbour and ally South Africa launched an ongoing case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) alleging Israel is …

The opening ceremony of the Paralympics will take place on Wednesday (28 August), with a total of 549 gold medals available across 22 sports. Africa won 63 medals – with a third of those gold – in Tokyo three years ago. However, that tally was down on the 97 medals …

Former Sweden coach Andersson, 61, had been in talks with the NFF and looked the frontrunner to take charge with compatriot Peter Wettergren as his assistant. But the Swede was only available in November due to “personal commitments”. Despite accepting a lucrative offer, two-time Nations Cup winner Renard, 55, failed …

As record numbers of young Africans risk their lives trying to reach the Canary Islands, Spain’s prime minister begins crisis talks with Senegal, Mauritania and The Gambia to tackle migration. But this will come as little comfort to Amina. “I found out that my son had died on social media,” …

“It is because he is always unsettled,” Ms Samia said as she gave the lion its new name. So what does Mr Lissu make of his namesake? It seems he’s taking it in his stride. “I come from a family of heroes,” he told local media. “My great-grandfather killed a …

The doctors feel the security agencies are not doing enough to secure her release. The kidnappers are asking for 40m naira (£19,000; $25,000) for their freedom. Although a controversial law criminalising ransom payments came into effect in 2022, they are still often paid by relatives desperate to free their loved-ones. …

The Alabis’ tale is particularly compelling because of the barriers they face in Nigeria. Both were affected by polio as children, which is why Christiana uses a wheelchair, while Kayode lost the use of his right leg and requires support to walk. “I was the only child with a disability …

The collapse of the dam in Red Sea state is one of the worst incidents, washing away farms and villages downstream. Local resident Ali Issa told the AFP news agency that people had been “stuck in seven cars – they tried to get them out but couldn’t”. Another, Moussa Mohamad …

Ms Trhas is training with the non-profit group Team Africa Rising. Volunteer Jeremy Ford said: “She’s raced a couple of national series races, where our dream was that she might just finish. “But she’s finished top 30 in both of them, which at her level is a great achievement.” Mr …

Health workers have been visiting places like Mudja camp near Mount Nyiragongo, to educate people on what to do when they spot symptoms, such as limiting contact with others. “This disease has brought us a lot of fear that we shall all get sick,” says Josephine Sirangunza, who lives in …

Ethiopian Yalemzerf Yehualaw secured a third win in the Antrim Coast Half Marathon women’s event as Kenya’s Alex Nzioka Matata earned victory in the men’s race. Yehualaw, who won the 2022 London Marathon, was well clear by halfway and her finishing time of 65 minutes and 34 seconds in wet …

Like a swarm of human locusts, RSF militiamen rampaged through the capital, Khartoum, stripping it bare of anything that could be pillaged and resold. The force also vandalised vital infrastructure such as hospitals and schools. The same story was repeated wherever the RSF advanced. The breadbasket regions of Gezira and …

“The EFF took with it almost the entire youth wing of the ANC, and also came to dominate student politics at campuses across South Africa, such was the party’s appeal amongst young people,” said Paddy Harper, a journalist with South Africa’s Mail & Guardian newspaper. “Malema had the charisma to …

Egide Irambona, 40, sits bare-chested on his hospital bed, next to the window, in a treatment room that he shares with two other men. The rays of the evening sun shining above Burundi’s main city, Bujumbura, filter in. His face, bathed in a soft light, is covered in blisters. His …

Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, had to use both hands to hold the world’s second largest diamond. “God is good,” he exclaimed as the 2,492-carat stone was unveiled. A Canadian mining company, Lucara, discovered the diamond in the Karowe diamond mine. The world’s largest stone was 3,106-carat and was found in …

The government also rarely shares where the bodies are buried but Mr Berhane’s family have heard there is a plan to bury him in Asmara Patriots Cemetery. Only veterans of the Eritrean independence war, like Mr Berhane, or members of the national service can be buried there. His body has …

“We understand the impact this situation has had on our driver-partners in Nigeria and South Africa,” it said in a statement. It said inter-country requests would still work between other countries. Mr Chinyama told the BBC he had been inundated with insulting messages through the Bolt messaging feature that connects …

Nigerian athletes Kayode and Christiana Alabi are set to make history at the Paralympic Games in Paris, as they will become the first African Para couple to compete at the multi-sport event. Their love story began in 2017 when they met during a national camp in Lagos and developed a …