South Africa hope to host first African Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed South Africa have shown an interest in becoming the first African host of…
Nigeria mourns 25 killed as military plane crashes into swamp
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning after a military aircraft crashed in southern Ondo State,…
Seven arrested for using Ghanaian banknotes to make ‘money bouquets’
Ghanaian authorities have arrested seven people for allegedly using banknotes to make so-called “money bouquets” and decorate cakes. The Bank…
Cheetahs to play European games in Swansea
South African side Cheetahs will play their European Challenge Cup home matches this season at St Helen’s in Swansea, the…
Bombs preventing rescue of kidnapped youths, Nigerian police say
Speaking to journalists, Bosso said they had tracked the kidnappers. “The drone actually showed us exactly their location. But our…
Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital
Rebel forces in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region have said they have temporarily withdrawn from the regional capital, Mekelle, as fighting…
Why pastors may not be seen – or heard – preaching on Ghana’s buses for much longer
Before the morning rush begins, the sound of praise and worship fills the Neoplan bus station in Ghana’s capital, Accra,…
The South African men trying to end violence against women: ‘Every man needs to play a part’
Craig Wilkinson is the founder of the group. “We get men to talk, to process their feelings,” he explains. “And…
Pretorius breaks Gayle’s T20 record score
CSA T20 Challenge, Bloemfontein Titans 267-3 (20 overs): Pretorius 188* (79); Boast 1-46 Knights 143 (17.2 overs): Cloete 39 (25);…
Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates
Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic relations as renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of a wider regional conflict.…