Life & Development

Fashion, tradition, celebrity glamour shine at Nigerian music star Zlatan’s wedding

The celebration drew personalities from Nigeria’s entertainment industry, including Afrobeats star Davido

Jollof contest: The Gambia silences West African neighbours again

The Gambia yet again settles the long-running debate over which country makes the best jollof, one of West Africa's most iconic dishes.

Nigeria mourns death of veteran actor Francis Duru at 57

Duru once served as interim president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, the professional association representing actors in the country's film industry.

Malian tycoon wears ‘gold worth $1.6m’ at wedding

Businesswoman Oumou Sininta Diallo reportedly turned up draped in layers of gold jewellery weighing “10kg kilogrammes”, according to local media.

Why does global celebrity IShowSpeed love Ghana?

The American streamer's latest project is being viewed by many as the clearest sign yet of a bond with an African country that has already given him a new passport, a traditional name

Nigerian dancer chases world record with seven-day marathon

The 32-year-old dancer, popularly known as Ben Dancer, has set out to achieve a new record for the longest individual dance marathon.

Two charged as police investigate discoveries of women bodies in South Africa

Prosecutors said the two women had been charged with murder over the killing of Jabulile Ntimba in what police described as a possible love triangle.

South Africa arrests three suspects after discovery of nine women's bodies

Police in South Africa said on Monday they had arrested three suspects in connection with one of a series of killings of women in the same area on the outskirts of Johannesburg.

Ten lions found dead at Tanzania wildlife reserve

Authorities said preliminary findings suggest that the lions died after "ingesting poison".

Medical charity launches Ebola vaccination study in DRC

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Saturday it launched an Ebola vaccination study in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which faces the largest Ebola disease outbreak in its history.

Worst Ebola outbreak spreading to new areas, not slowing, medical charity warns

Doctors Without Borders says it's too soon now to say that the outbreak in DR Congo is slowing down.

Yemen fighting pushes nearly 3,000 to Djibouti in less than a week: UN

More than half of arrivals are women and children as the UN refugee agency warns reception capacity in Djibouti is rapidly diminishing.

Casualties recorded as Kenyan flying school aircraft crashes

Images obtained by local media and circulated on social media showed the aircraft's wreckage scattered across a dry, open field.

Somali elders hail Türkiye ties as community leaders praise Ankara’s role

The gathering in Mogadishu praised Somalia-Türkiye relations, which the community leaders said had transformed into a long-term strategic partnership.

Africa CDC says Ebola outbreak not 'under control' as cases hit plateau

Africa's top health body says the number of Ebola cases is flattening, but the outbreak is not yet under control with the current figures at 7,404 cases and 3,577 deaths.

Türkiye, Iran discuss counterterrorism, border security and migration

Interior ministers Mustafa Ciftci and Eskandar Momeni also discuss organised crime, drug trafficking and extradition cooperation in Ankara.

South Africa probes serial killer-style murders of seven women

One victim identified as a woman disappeared after leaving home for an afternoon run.

Anthrax outbreak kills 46 hippos and eight elephants in Zambia

An anthrax outbreak in northern Zambia has killed 46 hippos, eight elephants, five buffaloes and a crocodile, while 12 people have been infected with the disease.

Schools in northern Benin to remain closed amid security fears

Education authorities said there were concerns of terrorist attacks in the western African country where armed groups have been active in several areas.

Fire in DR Congo school kills at least 20 children in rebel-held city

The fire is said to have started from a nearby building before spreading to the two schools.

Deadly suspected poisoning hits two communities in Nigeria's Ondo state

At least 24 people died and 50 others were hospitalised after residents allegedly consumed a herbal liquid substance, with authorities investigating the cause.

Ebola virus spreads to new DR Congo health zone: WHO

The report said the epidemiological pattern of the Bundibugyo virus strain outbreak in Congo is becoming increasingly heterogeneous.

Erdogan meets Turkish women's volleyball team after European Championship win

“We are very pleased to see the results of the enormous investments we have made in sports, particularly volleyball,” Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan says.

Hafidh Ameir Hassan: The teacher who became Tanzania’s First Gentleman

He became Tanzania’s first First Gentleman almost overnight, but Hafidh Ameir Hassan remained largely out of the spotlight. So who was the quiet man behind such a high-profile public role?