Africa

Rwandan genocide suspect, 88, unfit to stand trial

He was arrested in Paris in 2020 after evading capture for 26 years.

‘My black skin says I don’t belong in Tunisia’

They wore their passports and ID visibly on their clothes to show they were Tunisian.

Sudan army accused of bombing university campus

It is not clear if those caught up in Sunday's bombing were university students.

Ghana patients in danger as nurses head for UK - medics

In 2022 more than 1,200 Ghanaian nurses joined the UK's nursing register.

Winning UK show would mean bigger house - Ghetto Kids

The group of six children aged between five and 13 all come from impoverished backgrounds in the Ugandan capital, ...

Police surround home of Senegal's Ousmane Sonko

This is after deadly unrest erupted over a jail sentence pronounced against him.

9 dead in Senegal protests after opposition leader jailed

The chaos also resulted to destruction of property as several vehicles were burnt.

Senegal opposition leader sentenced for 'corrupting youth'

He ran in the 2019 presidential elections, coming third.

Celebrated Ghanaian author Ama Ata Aidoo dies

Ama Ata Aidoo was born in a small village in Ghana's central Fanti-speaking region in 1942.

Forty killed in Burkina Faso attacks - reports

Burkina Faso's Prime Minister told parliament his government would never negotiate with the jihadists.

Russia, Burundi nuclear energy deal in final stage - Lavrov

He said both parties were committed to co-operating in the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Zimbabwe summons US diplomat over social media posts

Tensions are rising ahead of general elections planned for August.

Going to the city of my mother's dreams

A country where I speak the language, and look like everyone else but had never stepped foot in.

US and Saudi Arabia welcome extension of Sudan truce

The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have accused each other of repeated violations.

SA clears way for Putin's visit in immunity notice

As a signatory to the ICC's Rome Statute, South Africa is expected to enforce war crimes warrant, arrest Putin.

Ethiopia's TPLF leader urges 'immediate' elections in Tigray

He stressed that the people of Tigray have to be led by leaders of their own choice.

ICC prosecutor urges 'new way' to address DR Congo crimes

Eastern DR Congo has been plagued by violence for decades, with dozens of armed groups operating there.