Africa

South Africa's Zuma to honour ANC summons - MK party

The ANC on Thursday announced it had served Mr Zuma with a notice to appear before its disciplinary panel.

Nigeria soldiers face trial for deadly air strike 'mistake'

President Bola Tinubu ordered an investigation into the “bombing mishap”.

Failed UK asylum seeker given £3,000 to go to Rwanda

The asylum seeker was paid to go to the east Africa country under a scheme separate to the forced returns scheme.

Waking to a 'different world' after Kenya's flood

Survivors desperately search for loved ones as the president announces a large-scale evacuation.

Mali kills IS commander blamed for US deaths - state TV

Abu Huzeifa had been linked to several high-profile raids in the Sahel region.

South Africans mourn legendary boxer Dingaan Thobela

He was discovered dead at his apartment in Johannesburg.

Ghana court declines to force president sign anti-gay bill

President Akufo-Addo's office said he would not assent to the bill until the Supreme Court rules on its ...

Nigeria's fuel crisis brings businesses to a halt

Public transport users were left stranded on Monday as operators pulled services.

UK MP deported from Djibouti due to criticisms of China

Tory MP for East Worthing and Shoreham Tim Loughton says he was barred from entering Djibouti.

Burkina Faso bans more foreign media outlets

The West African nation "strongly rejects" allegations its army killed at least 223 civilians in February.

EU restricts visa for Ethiopians in repatriation row

The visa processing would extend from 15 days to 45 days, the EU said.

MP says he was deported from Africa over China criticism

Loughton, who had sanctions imposed on him in 2021 said the experience was “very lonely and frightening”.

President declared emergency over rape. What happened?

President Bio declared a national emergency over rape and sexual violence in 2019.

Burkina Faso rejects accusation of villagers' massacre

"The government of Burkina Faso strongly rejects and condemns such baseless accusations."

WATCH: Ramaphosa hails ANC as S Africa marks 30 years

South Africa marked Freedom Day on Saturday.

Poland denies 'pushback' of pregnant Eritrean woman

The new Polish government has vowed a "more humanitarian" border policy.

Why ice costs more than bread in Mali

Since March, temperatures have soared above 48C in parts of Mali, killing more than 100 people.