Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”. BBC News
Read More »Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
South Africa court rules impeachment proceedings against president should not have been blocked
The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa. BBC News
Read More »Dozens killed as jihadists attack Mopti villages
At least 30 people were killed when jihadists raided the villages of Korikori and Gomossogou in Mopti region, according to sources quoted by the AFP news agency. Other diplomatic and aid sources separately told the Reuters news agency the death toll from Wednesday’s simultaneous attacks had reached at least 50. …
Read More »South Africa condemns ‘fake videos’ of alleged xenophobic attacks as Ghana writes to AU
But briefing the media on Thursday following a cabinet meeting, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said, without specifying which footage she was talking about, that “the fake videos and images are not only fake, but they are intended to undermine the good reputation of South Africa internationally and undermine …
Read More »DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls
“If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept,” Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028. BBC News
Read More »Orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuary
The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake. BBC News
Read More »Police officer tells of operation to retrieve human remains from crocodile
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man. BBC News
Read More »Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on airport
Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it. BBC News
Read More »Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces. BBC News
Read More »New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties. BBC News
Read More »BBC uncovers the Ugandans abusing animals to elicit donations for shelters
It is impossible to say how many social media accounts operate from Mityana. But collectively, they have flooded Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube with videos of pitiful-looking animals – mostly dogs and cats, but even rabbits – with commentary pleading for donations to shelter, feed and treat them. BBC News
Read More »Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence. BBC News
Read More »Ghanaian family traces its roots to a tree said to be planted in Apam in the 13th Century
According to oral history passed down over the generations, Santseo was planted in the 13th Century by Komfo Nana Asumbia, a royal figure to whom we trace our lineage. However, to my knowledge, no tests have been done to check how old the tree really is. BBC News
Read More »Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery
Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge. BBC News
Read More »'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital
The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks. BBC News
Read More »Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest
Authorities referred to a Whatsapp group chat called Revolution of the Brave Citizens as evidence of their alleged plans, said to include power cuts, attempting to incite security forces to rebel against the government, and mobilising young people to create unrest. BBC News
Read More »Robert Mugabe's son to be deported from South Africa over firearms offence
The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg. BBC News
Read More »France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks
The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk. BBC News
Read More »'Historic homecoming' as endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech Republic zoo
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild. BBC News
Read More »Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies. BBC News
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