Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by police
Police in Mauritius imposed an overnight curfew overnight to quell the worst riots to break out on the Indian Ocean…
Bolt comparisons a ‘privilege’ – Dambile
Commonwealth 200m champion Sinesipho Dambile says it is a “privilege” to be compared with Jamaican great Usain Bolt as he…
Zimbabwean author denies using AI to write award-winning story
Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has denied using artificial intelligence (AI) to write his short story, which won this year’s Caine…
A ‘landmark’ moment – why has Rwanda been chosen to host F1?
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali hailed the new deal to take the sport back to Africa – ending an absence…
Ex-president named leader of new DR Congo rebel coalition
Tshisekedi’s second term ends in 2028 but in May he said that elections, which are due then, may not be…
Rusty or something more? South Africa’s concern after Australia loss
Much was made of South Africa’s run to the 2025 World Test Championship final at Lord’s. They played only 12…
Rwanda to host F1’s first race in Africa since 1993
The race is likely to lead to opposition from human rights groups accusing Rwanda of sportswashing, as has been the…
South Africa’s deputy police chief resigns after being charged with sexual offences
South Africa’s deputy police chief has resigned three weeks after he was charged with sexual offences. A lawyer representing Lt…
Australia close on win against South Africa
First Test, Durban (day four of five) Australia 390 & 314-6 dec: Renshaw 82; Nortje 2-56, Maharaj 2-56 South Africa…
Mourners killed by Kenya police at Odinga national farewell not part of violence, BBC finds
Three mourners killed when Kenyan police opened fire at a national farewell for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga were not…