Africa prepares for historic Olympic moment at Dakar 2026
When the Youth Olympics begin in Senegal in 100 days’ time, it will mark a first on African soil. For…
Even camels can’t cope: Africa’s ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures
Camels are famously known as the ships of the desert, but even these hardy animals are not being spared from…
Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola
Two Angolans, sports journalist Amor Carlos Tomé and political activist Francisco Oliveira, were also on trial on similar charges for…
Mysterious white foam draws crowds on Nigerian highway
An urgent investigation has been launched by Nigeria’s environmental agency after a strange white foamy substance appeared on a major…
Cocaine worth $370m seized in Liberia’s biggest-ever drugs bust
Liberian Vice-President Jeremiah Koung praised the security forces for the operation and said whosoever was found culpable would “feel the…
South African hearing postponed for British-Zimbabwean triple murder suspect
Court proceedings on a firearm charge involving a man suspected of killing his wife and two daughters have been postponed.…
Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Touching, embracing and kissing before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, according to scientists studying the…
Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia’s anti-terror fight
Somalia’s government has told the BBC it is concerned about WhatsApp’s plan to launch a new feature that would let…
Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining
Ghana’s main opposition party has reacted with anger after one of its most influential leaders was sentenced to 20 years…
Police officers arrested for allegedly seeking roadside bribe from Nigeria’s anti-corruption boss
Four Nigerian policeman, accused of setting up an illegal checkpoint to extort money from drivers, picked on the wrong man:…