Africa
Mozambique’s ruling party wins landslide in disputed poll
Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has won the country's divisive, violence-marred election, extending its 49-year grip on power in the southern...
UN ‘deeply concerned’ Kenya returned Turkish refugees
The United Nation's Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has said it is "deeply concerned" by news that four refugees were returned to...
Egypt declared malaria-free after 100-year effort
Egypt has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) - an achievement hailed by the UN public health...
Double trouble and dancing troupes: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent: On Thursday, South African artists from the Ajao...
Kenya’s deputy president sacked while in hospital
Kenyan senators have voted to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office despite his failure to testify at his impeachment...
Fire kills 147 people after fuel tanker crash in Nigeria
A fuel tanker exploded overnight in northern Nigeria, killing at least 147 people who rushed to the scene of the...
How a Kenyan schoolgirl fell in love with trees
A 14-year-old girl from Kenya has achieved global fame for her efforts to save the planet, meeting the likes of...
Cameroon bans reports on President Biya’s health
The Cameroonian authorities have banned the media from discussing the health of President Paul Biya, following rumours of his death....
Lupita Nyong’o speaks of family ordeal and condemns ‘chilling’ Kenya crackdown
Actress Lupita Nyong'o has condemned the Kenyan authorities' crackdown on huge anti-tax protests that began in June. Demonstrators were met...
Oil, toil and ink: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: RODGER BOSCH / AFP Hoping to...
