Three killed and dozens injured in train derailment in Egypt

Three people have been killed and 103 others injured due to a train derailing while en…

Boat heading to Canary Islands capsizes, killing at least 69 passengers

At least 69 people have died and many more are missing after a boat capsized off…

The death of ‘soul of South African storytelling’ sparks grief and anger

The death of a much-loved star is normally followed by an outpouring of grief, but in…

Head-on crash between police van and prison bus kills 16 in Namibia

A head-on collision in Namibia involving vehicles belonging to the security services has killed 16 people.

South African influencer apologises over viral Russian job videos

A South African influencer linked to a controversial job scheme in Russia has apologised for her…

Africa steps up calls for Reparations

The fight for reparations for centuries of slavery, genocide, colonial exploitation and neocolonial practices has gained…

Kenyan rights activist plans to run for president in 2027

Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi, who has played a prominent role in anti-government protests, said…

Tanzania president cleared to run in October election, key rivals barred

Tanzania's electoral commission on Wednesday barred the presidential candidate of its second biggest opposition party from…

Gunmen in Nigeria’s Zamfara abduct over 100 in deadly attack

Gunmen killed at least two people and abducted over 100, mostly women and children, in an…

Report spotlights tensions in Mali military over Wagner mercenaries

Russian private mercenary operations in Mali have sown resentment within the West African nation's army and…