South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister

31.05.2026 13:45 The country's football association says it is working to resolve the problems that have delayed the team's departure to Mexico.

Ethiopia is heading to the polls, but not everyone can vote

31.05.2026 06:15 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns

31.05.2026 06:15 The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.

Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

30.05.2026 11:15 Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.

'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa

30.05.2026 11:15 South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.

Abula - Nigeria's indigenous game with lofty ambitions

30.05.2026 00:00 Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.

Kenya court halts opening of US Ebola quarantine facility in the country

29.05.2026 11:45 A 50-bed isolation unit in Kenya for US citizens was due to open on Friday, a US official said.

Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack

29.05.2026 11:45 Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.

Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire

28.05.2026 10:45 Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Nigerian winger Udoh dies aged 21

27.05.2026 17:15 Southampton FC and Royal Antwerp announce the death of former academy player Victor Udoh at the age of 21.

Partey in preliminary Ghana squad for World Cup

27.05.2026 17:15 Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been named in Ghana's preliminary squad for the World Cup.

PSG's Hakimi in Morocco squad despite injury

27.05.2026 17:15 Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions' World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.

Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery

27.05.2026 17:15 The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.

Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns

27.05.2026 17:15 Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests

27.05.2026 11:15 It follows recent protests that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.