Veteran Nigerian actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, widely celebrated as the “Lion of Lufodo”, has died at the age of 84. His son, Olu Jacobs Jr., confirmed the news on Wednesday…
EU Chief Backs Proposal for Canada to Become First “Associate Member”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has backed proposals for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate…
A Kenyan start-up is developing robotic technology designed to help deaf children access education through real-time sign language.
ZeroBionic has built a mechanical hand that can translate a teacher’s speech…
South African police are investigating the deaths of seven women found in and around Kempton Park, north-east of Johannesburg, over the past two months.
Another body was discovered on Tuesday,…
Amnesty International has urged Algeria to abandon plans to expand the use of the death penalty and resume executions after more than three decades.
The call follows President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s directive…
A woman’s body has been found east of Johannesburg, where several deaths in recent months have raised fears of a potential serial killer.
South African authorities say the cases appear…
Hundreds of people have gathered in Kinshasa to say no to changes in the constitution that could let President Felix Tshisekedi run for a term.
The protest was set up…
For generations, rainmakers across parts of Africa have been revered as spiritual leaders believed to influence rainfall through traditional rituals.
In eastern Uganda, where millions depend on agriculture, rain can…
Cape Verde President Jose Maria Neves has announced he will seek a second five-year term in the country’s November presidential election.
The West African island nation will hold its presidential…
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, beating London and Rome to secure the event.
The decision was confirmed at a World Athletics council meeting in…
Electric powerboat racing has appeared for the time in Angola. This has caught attention in a country where football and basketball're the main sports.
The E1 World Championship held its…
A deadly road crash on South Africa’s N1 highway has claimed at least 21 lives.
The collision involved two Toyota minibus taxis and a Suzuki SUV in the Western Cape.…