Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
The three countries, all under military rule, have formed the Alliance of Sahel States, and have expelled troops from France,…
BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
It is impossible to say how many social media accounts operate from Mityana. But collectively, they have flooded Instagram, TikTok,…
South African police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains
His car had become stranded attempting to cross a low bridge in the flooded river last week. By the time…
Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia
Somali piracy, which was on the decline since 2011, has surged again since late 2023, when Houthi rebels began attacking…
‘This tree was planted by my ancestor hundreds of years ago and my family settled here’
According to oral history passed down over the generations, Santseo was planted in the 13th Century by Komfo Nana Asumbia,…
Athletics won’t strangle super-shoe innovation – Coe
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says the organisation will not “strangle innovation”, following the debate around the so-called ‘super shoe’…
US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support
Under the measures, all of Kabila’s assets in the US have been frozen. American citizens and companies are barred from…
Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home
Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours, has returned home to Kenya. The record-breaking…
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…
African athletes need support and protection – Kebinatshipi
World 400m champion Collen Kebinatshipi has urged African federations to “protect” their athletes after World Athletics blocked six runners from…