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Afcon final 'deficiencies' dealt with - Motsepe

6 hours 26 min ago
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf's reputation.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation

7 hours 44 min ago
A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies aged 40

10 hours 34 min ago
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests

12 hours 57 min ago
The foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.

Ethiopian marathon runner Melese dies aged 36

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 19:13
Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

Ethiopian marathon runner Melese dies aged 36

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 19:13
Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 18:38
The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 16:58
Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 13:13
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 23:44
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 18:30
A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to flee.

'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 18:10
The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.
Categories: Africa

Whales could be harmed by diverted ships avoiding Middle East, scientists warn

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 16:22
Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.

Body of US soldier who went missing in Morocco has been found and identified

Sun, 05/10/2026 - 22:07
A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.
Categories: Africa

Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards

Sun, 05/10/2026 - 16:29
Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards

Sun, 05/10/2026 - 16:29
Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.

Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 12:38
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was "a distinguished statesman and patriot".
Categories: Africa, Afrique

South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 12:33
The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 09:15
The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 08:48
The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

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