Africa
Nigerian senator suspended after making sexual harassment claims
Nigerian lawmakers have suspended a senator for six months, after she submitted a petition alleging she had been sexually harassed...
West African mission leaves Guinea-Bissau after ‘president’s threats’
The West African regional bloc, Ecowas, says a mission deployed to Guinea-Bissau to help resolve an election dispute has left...
‘End of era’ for Africa as Namibia buries founding father
Namibia's founding father Sam Nujoma was "a giant among leaders" and left behind "the most precious gift of… freedom", the...
Tinubu ex-ally criticises Nigeria reforms
The former governor was instrumental in Tinubu's 2023 election victory One of the architects of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's 2023...
Kenya receives 17 rare antelopes from the US
Kenya has received 17 mountain bongos – a very rare type of antelope – from a conservation centre in the...
Sudan army ends two-year siege of key city
The Sudanese army says it has broken a near two-year siege imposed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on...
Nigeria ex-military leader for first time admits regret over cancelled poll
Nigeria's ex-military ruler Gen Ibrahim Babangida has expressed deep regret for the first time for annulling the results of the...
Swimming santa and dazzling dancers: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: Rajesh Jantilal / AFP South African...
Kenya’s Ruto embraces rivals to shore up support
Kenya's President William Ruto has incorporated even more opposition figures to his cabinet in a move seen as trying to...
Mystery outbreak in DR Congo likely caused by malaria
Malaria has been identified as the likeliest cause of an illness that has killed more than 80 people in south-western...
