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
WorldWhy Ethiopia is suddenly on the brink of civil warThe crisis in Ethiopia has been building for months, but now conflict has erupted.07 Nov 03:51 AM
WorldMilitary rescues US citizen kidnapped in NigerThe man had been taken by armed kidnappers who demanded a ransom from his family.01 Nov 12:05 AM
New ZealandElection 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPsWho are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.18 Oct 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldDemocracy threatened as Africa elections loomNew York Times: Many incumbents changing constitutions, bending rules to stay in power.11 Oct 09:56 PM
World150 million people could join extreme poorA report from the World Bank states 'the world can rise to the occasion - or succumb'.07 Oct 11:08 PM
WorldSouth African farmers erupt over brutal slayingsFarmers take to the streets in Free State province after murders spark national outrage.07 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandHair yanked, accused of being an 'angry black woman' - mum, daughter subjected to hate speechBlack Lives Matter: Taffy Muyambo and Maimai are of African ethnicity and living in NZ24 Sep 11:00 PM
WorldWhat a find! Archaeologists unearth 27 sarcophagi at Egypt's oldest pyramidThe ancient coffins were buried more than 2500 years ago.23 Sep 12:16 AM
WorldCongo gold mine collapse kills more than 50 peopleA team of rescuers with motor pumps came to recover the bodies of the victims.12 Sep 09:17 PM
WorldItaly shaken by brutal beating and death of young Black manMourners clap in honour while Willy Monteiro Duarte's casket is carried out.12 Sep 08:54 PM
