WorldMilitary says Chad's president killed on battlefield, appoints son as interim leaderChadian President Idriss Deby has died after more than three decades in power.20 Apr 05:36 PM
WorldFire on Cape Town's Table Mountain under control, smoulderingMore than 250 firefighters were deployed to the slopes of the mountain to battle the fire.19 Apr 08:47 PM
WorldFrance blamed for 'enabling' 1994 Rwandan genocideFrance "trained, equipped, and protected the Rwandan government", the report charges.19 Apr 08:38 PM
WorldWildfire destroys university library, historic windmill in South AfricaA library at the University of Cape Town has burned and an historic windmill destroyed.18 Apr 06:26 PM
WorldRebels leave beheaded bodies in streets of Mozambique townLatest battle expected to drastically worsen humanitarian crisis in northern Mozambique.29 Mar 08:47 PM
WorldEritrea to withdraw troops from Tigray, says Ethiopia PMWitnesses have described Eritrean forces looting, killing and raping civilians.26 Mar 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy the Suez Canal is so importantNew York Times: The canal has been a flashpoint for geopolitical conflict since it opened.26 Mar 02:12 AM
New ZealandAunt battles to adopt kids living in poverty overseas but niece misses outHopes haven't faded for eldest sister who missed out when three siblings adopted.22 Mar 04:00 AM
WorldTanzania's Covid-denying president dies aged 61John Magufuli claimed his country had eradicated Covid-19 through national prayer.18 Mar 12:04 AM
World'No chance to say goodbye': Children decapitated by shadowy extremist groupHorrors become commonplace in Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado province over past year.16 Mar 07:15 PM
World'Historic day': Libya appoints new interim governmentThe new government replaces two rival regimes that have been ruling Libya for years.10 Mar 11:59 PM
World'Negligent handling of dynamite': 20 dead in Equatorial Guinea blastsA series of explosions have erupted at a military barracks in Equatorial Guinea.07 Mar 09:21 PM
WorldCovid-19: Africa welcomes Covax, warns against 'selfishness'One Uganda official says "rich countries should not be so selfish".05 Mar 09:32 PM
WorldStudents abducted from Nigerian school 2 weeks ago freedThirty-eight of a reported 42 abductees have been released, governor says.27 Feb 10:22 PM
WorldSouth Africa's Port Elizabeth renamed to cut colonial tiesThe port city is now known as Gqeberha, a Xhosa word that starts with a guttural click.24 Feb 08:24 PM
WorldTanzania's president admits Covid problemPresident John Magufuli claimed for months the virus could be defeated by prayer.21 Feb 05:13 PM
WorldAfrica reaches 100,000 known Covid-19 deaths as danger growsThe continent praised for its early response now struggles with a dangerous resurgence.19 Feb 08:59 AM
WorldMassacre in the holy city: Survivors reveal horrorAt the home of the Ark of the Covenant, survivors heard hyenas feast on the dead.18 Feb 05:37 PM
EntertainmentActress Ashley Judd in ICU after shattering legAshley Judd was transported to South Africa in a 55-hour nightmare journey.12 Feb 11:27 PM
WorldCovid 19 coronavirus: Poorer countries seek own vaccine rather than wait on UNHonduras got tired of waiting to get vaccines through a United Nations programme.06 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldSouth Africa on verge of new virus rules as it hits one million casesSA President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce a return to restrictive measures.27 Dec 06:00 PM
WorldNew South African Covid strain fuelling massive second wave - expertsThe variant is different from the UK strain, but is also thought to be very transmissible.21 Dec 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'I miss home': In Tigray conflict, displaced children sufferNew York Times: Ethiopians flood Sudan refugee camp — and kids are everywhere.21 Dec 06:00 AM
WorldFreed pupils in Nigeria tell of ordeal with kidnappersSchoolboys threatened at gunpoint and forced into the jungle.20 Dec 12:00 AM
WorldAt least 300 abducted Nigerian schoolboys freed - officialIslamic extremist group Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for the mass abduction.18 Dec 01:09 AM
WorldHundreds of students missing after Nigerian school attackArmed bandits arrived at the boarding school after dark and began shooting, locals say.12 Dec 11:03 PM
WorldChilling new clues in Elly Warren's mystery Mozambique deathA phone call out of the blue reveals new clues into dad's quest to solve daughter's death.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldJailed, exiled, silenced: Smothering East Africa's political oppositionNew York Times: Leaders take advantage of pandemic to clamp down hard on opponents.30 Nov 07:00 AM
WorldEthiopia says its military now controls the Tigray capitalEthiopia's military has gained "full control" of the capital of the defiant Tigray region.28 Nov 06:58 PM
WorldEthiopian PM orders troops to move on Tigray capitalAbiy Ahmed has warned half-million residents in Tigray capital to stay indoors and disarm.26 Nov 08:43 AM
World'We just ran': Ethiopians fleeing war find little reliefMore than 40,000 people have fled Ethiopia since the government's offensive started.24 Nov 07:06 PM
WorldEthiopia may be on the edge of genocideRefugees fleeing the civil war have horrific tales of atrocities in the Tigray region.22 Nov 11:52 PM
WorldWarnings of 'catastrophe' in Ethiopia conflictHundreds have been killed, and the UN has condemned "targeted attacks against civilians".21 Nov 08:09 PM
World74 migrants drown after boat capsizes near LibyaAt least eight shipwrecks have taken place in the Central Mediterranean since last month.12 Nov 07:10 PM
