Zambians voting as president bids for second term
Civil society monitors have reported mostly orderly voting alongside some incidents of delays and procedural issues. International observers are present.…
Tanzanian rangers arrested as police investigate death in national park
Tanzania’s police have arrested three park rangers after a man died and two others were injured in a conservation area…
French ambassador to CAR accused of misconduct at official residence faces disciplinary action
France has opened disciplinary proceedings against its top diplomat in the Central African Republic (CAR) over accusations of misconduct. This…
Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder
The problem with staying in the relationship, however, was the way it affected the rest of her life. “You keep…
Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria – but the ‘Vulture King’ is fighting to reverse the trend
Nigeria has become a major hub for the illegal trade of vultures, conservationists say, partly because of its biodiversity and…
At least 44 die as ferry sinks in Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba
At least 44 people have died after a ferry sank on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, police have said.…
South Africa dump site collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners
South African police have launched an investigation after 14 suspected illegal miners died when a mine dump site collapsed on…
Ethiopia drone strike in north kills three, Tigray sources say
A drone strike by the Ethiopian military has hit a school in the northern Tigray region, damaging the building and…
Libyan authorities battle big blaze at major oil refinery
Libyan emergency services have been battling to contain a huge blaze at a major oil plant after it was targeted…
A burial row over Zambia’s late president has turned its election into a hot contest
But Hichilema defends his record, saying that when he came to office things were a mess and he has laid…