Deaths in detention cells in Nigeria were entirely preventable, inquiry finds
Overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths of 33 detainees in a prison cell in Minna state.
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Ghanaian twin brothers and US woman plead guilty to $9m romance scam
The group targeted elderly people across US and Europe, luring them into romantic relationship before persuading them to transfer large sums of money.
Controversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern Nigeria
Yahaya Masussuka had posted videos in which he rejected some elements of mainstream Islam.
Paul Biya: Power at a standstill in Cameroon
He promises change but makes no reshuffle. He creates the post of vice president but leaves it vacant. Cameroon President Paul Biya, 93, keeps the country guessing at the highest levels of government.
Africa: T20 World Cup - Nigeria Beat Uganda, Clinch Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier Ticket
[Daily Trust] Nigeria beat favourites Uganda in Abuja to win the T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier and pick one of the two tickets to the next stage of the qualifier.
Namibia take lead in ODI series against Ireland
Ireland fall 2-1 behind in their five-match ODI series against Namibia as they lose by 63 runs in the third meeting between the sides.
West warns of famine risk in Sudan as civil war grinds on
Millions face acute hunger in Sudan as conflict, drought and funding cuts aggravate the humanitarian crisis.
A 'Green Army' is out to thwart El Niño flooding
In Nairobi, a city prone to floods, workers in the "Green Army" are making preparations to prevent disaster when El Niño arrives.
Ballon d'Or ceremony raises case of French sports journalist jailed in Algeria
He is in jail accused of supporting terrorism after travelling to the politically sensitive region Kabylie.
Get rich or get ruined: Ghana’s youth caught in Africa’s Ponzi trap
The apps promised to triple savings in 40 days. Then they went dark. Behind Ghana’s online investment nightmare lies an economic crisis regulators cannot simply shut down.
Co-ordinated cattle raids kill at least 72 people in South Sudan
The cycle of revenge attacks continue as the country heads towards its first election since independence.
Tafouk TV, the new media arm of Moscow-backed Sahelian juntas
Launched by the military regimes of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, Tafouk TV aims to impose the Alliance of Sahel States’ sovereignty-focused narrative. Encouraged by Russia, the broadcaster is emerging as repression against local journalists intensifies.
Africa: Zimbabwe Slips Four Places to 14th Out of 29 in Africa's Digital Rights and Inclusion Ranking
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe has dropped four places to 14th in the latest assessment of Digital Rights and Inclusion in Africa. The ranking comes from the 2025 Digital Rights and Inclusion in Africa Report, known as Londa, the most comprehensive continental assessment to date,
Africa: From 44 Countries, One Shared Commitment - a Child Marriage-Free World
[IPS] Rome & Dar es Salaam -- The message from Just Rights for Children (JRC) was clear: protecting children must take precedence over customs used to justify their marriage.
Africa: CBD COP17 - Experts Explore New Conservation Models to Advance Africa's 30x30 Goals
[Premium Times] Experts from African governments and civil society organisations have discussed emerging community-based conservation models that could help countries meet the global target of conserving 30 per cent of land and marine areas by 2030.
Ulster's Augustus enjoying South Africa homecoming
Ulster back row Juarno Augustus is relishing being back in his native South Africa as he prepares to face his former club Stormers after recovering from ankle surgery.
Nigeria’s economy ‘needs a coach, not just a referee’
Having stabilised the economy, President Bola Tinubu faces a harder task: building businesses capable of competing abroad — without handing Nigeria’s industrial giants a permanent advantage.
Kenya 2027: Why Nairobi governorship has become a coveted political prize
Nairobi’s 2027 governor race is shaping up, with an increased number of aspirants expressing interest to capture Kenya’s capital city’s top political seat.
Africa: 30 Years of Protecting Children Affected By Armed Conflict - From Commitment to Impact
[Unicef] New York -- UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell's remarks at the United Nations Security Council - As delivered
Africa: Uganda Sweeps Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Swimming Championship
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Team Uganda swept the 11th edition of the Africa Aquatics Zone III swimming championship held from 21 to 25 October at Kampala International School of Uganda, Bukoto.
Southern Africa: El Niño Threatens to Deepen Southern Africa's Poverty Crisis
[Daily Maverick] An expected El Niño drought, rising costs and shrinking humanitarian aid could worsen food insecurity and poverty across southern Africa in 2027. South Africa's strong grain harvest and water reserves offer some protection, but regional food shortages may
Africa: What Is the Polluter Pays Principle, and How Does It Work?
[Global Witness] As the climate havoc wreaked by burning fossil fuels becomes more and more evident, a basic and common-sense principle is moving into the global mainstream: if you break it, you pay for it
Africa: Laying On Thin Water - the Looming Danger of Sub-Saharan Africa's Subsea Repair Vessel Deficit
[African Arguments] Submarine fibre-optic cables (subsea telecommunications cables) handle up to 99% of our global internet traffic and communications, underlining the operations of numerous businesses and institutions across the world. Their continued proliferation will bring
Africa: Security Council Live - Children and War, 'Each One Is a Life'
[UN News] With violations against children caught in armed conflict reaching an unprecedented level this year, the Security Council is marking 30 years since it took on the mandate to protect young people caught up in war.
Africa: Nigeria's Youth Athletes Intensify Abuja Camp Ahead of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
[Leadership] Nigeria's youth contingent has intensified training in Abuja as it prepares for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, scheduled to begin on October 31.
Africa: Uganda Joins AU-UN Push for Stronger African Peacebuilding
[Nile Post] Uganda has joined African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) efforts to strengthen peacebuilding across Africa through coordinated interventions, improved financing and closer cooperation with countries emerging from conflict.
Africa: Tanzania Touts African Solutions
[Daily News] Iowa -- Tanzania has urged African countries to maximise their agricultural potential to end edible oil shortages, saying just five countries can meet the continent's demand through increased domestic production.
Africa: Ex-African Leaders Stress Need to Accelerate Integration, Tech Sovereignty for Africa's Future
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Former African leaders and senior officials called for accelerated continental integration, greater investment in technological capabilities, and stronger African institutions.
Africa: Tana Forum Concludes With Call for African Sovereignty, Integration
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa concluded in Bahir Dar with current and former African leaders calling for accelerated regional integration, technological sovereignty and concrete action to address the continent's peace and security
Africa: Liza Key - A 'Dizzying Disruptor' At the Heart of South Africa's Film Scene
[Daily Maverick] Liza Key transformed South Africa's film scene, challenging apartheid censorship, nurturing filmmakers and bringing humanity to stories of injustice, opening new possibilities for South African storytelling.