Africa

DR Congo court sentences 66 soldiers to death for 'cowardice'

The army said the trial was in part aimed at strengthening discipline within the armed forces.

12 migrants dead, more than 100 rescued off Greek island of Crete

Greek Coast Guard recovers bodies after a boat is spotted southeast of the island, saying some 20 migrants in total have died over the past few days.

Egypt train collision kills seven, injures more than 100

The authorities say a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum crashed into the rear of another service heading south from Cairo to the city of Aswan.

Death toll from Senegal migrant boat capsize rises to 35

Emergency services warn provisional death toll may rise as search teams scour the Atlantic waters for missing migrants.

Migrant boat tragedy claims at least 35 lives off Senegal's coast

Emergency services warn the provisional death toll may rise as search teams scour the Atlantic waters.

Nigerian family of 12 killed after bandits set their house on fire

A dozen members of a family have died after armed gangs set fire to their home during an overnight raid on a village in northern Nigeria's Zamfara state.

Four killed, dozens injured in train derailment in Egypt's Giza province

Several train cars derailed and overturned in Giza province after a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum struck another passenger train, authorities say.

At least 21 killed as migrant boat sinks off Senegal

One survivor has been found as rescue teams continue searching off the country's northern coast.

Angola's President Lourenco gets party backing for third term

The ruling People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) party has endorsed the candidacy of President Joao Lourenco, 72, for a third term.

Migrant boat sinks off Senegal, 21 killed, authorities say

A boat carrying migrants sank off northwestern Senegal killing at least 21 people in the latest tragedy along the Atlantic Ocean route from Africa to Europe.

Sudanese army takes control of key area in West Kordofan

The Sudanese army and allied forces took control of Ayyal Bakhit in West Kordofan state on Saturday after clashes with the paramilitary RSF.

South Africa's ANC in challenging position after bleeding support in recent local elections

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) was dealt a stinging blow in last week's municipal elections, near-complete results showed on Sunday.

Guinea-Bissau partially lifts restrictions on political activities

Guinea-Bissau's government has partially eased curbs on the activity of political parties imposed following a coup a year ago.

Dangote to supply Cameroon with fuel

Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote has agreed to step in and bolster Cameroon's supply of refined petroleum products.

Millions of displaced Sudanese risk losing shelter as funds run low

Millions of people displaced by Sudan’s civil war risk being left without emergency shelter as funding shortfalls deplete aid stocks global refugee agencies have said.

Nigerian presidential hopeful barred from election vows to stay in race

Atiku Abubakar says "no threat, blackmail or court manoeuvre" will stop him from seeking the presidency.

Nigeria military plane crash: Investigators find cockpit voice recorder

The aircraft carrying 20 passengers and five crew members crashed in country’s southwest last month.

Afrobeats meets the altar: Davido and Kirk Franklin find common ground

Grammy-winning gospel legend Kirk Franklin trades verses with Nigerian artist Davido in a new track, part of a surging wave of Nigerian-Western collaborations.

Death toll rises in Ethiopia after 34 more Orthodox Christians killed

Latest attack in Oromia region follows two separate attacks in October that killed 60 worshippers, according to church authorities.

South Africa's ANC headed to its worst-ever election performance

The election authority dashboard showed the ANC was still the largest party with nearly 32 percent of votes after 80 percent had been counted.

Tanzania opposition leader acquitted of treason, convicted of incitement

The sentence could mean Tundu Lissu remains in prison until just after the next scheduled election in October 2030.

Paul Mackenzie: Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years for 190 child murders

The sentence was comprised of 100 years for murder by starvation and 100 years by direct homicide, Justice Diana Kavedza said.

South Africa court dismisses Jacob Zuma's daughter’s bid to drop terrorism charges

Prosecutors allege Zuma-Sambudla played a role in encouraging the violent protests through repeated posts and images during a deadly unrest.

UN agency warns El Nino could displace 3 million people in east Africa as 2026 wraps

UNHCR said weather-related disasters had triggered more than 255 million internal displacements worldwide over the past decade.