Kenyan opposition figure dies at 80

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, family sources have told the BBC. Odinga died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital…

Madrid’s radically different approach to African migration

Paul MellyWest Africa analyst AFP via Getty Images Spain is kicking against the prevailing political mood among Western nations when it comes to migration and policies regarding the African continent.…

Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 results: South Africa avoid Bangladesh shock in another comeback win

Nadine de Klerk got South Africa over the line again as they recovered from another top-order collapse to beat Bangladesh by three wickets at the Women’s World Cup. Having been…

Cape Verde reach 2026 World Cup: How Praia reacted to ‘biggest thing since independence’

Once players and fans finally began drifting away, the party switched to a different venue, the Estadio da Varzea. It was here where independence was celebrated in 1975 and where…

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Ivory Coast and Senegal claim final two African spots

The Ivorians went through the entire 10-game group campaign without conceding a goal, one of two nations on the continent to do so alongside Tunisia. Ivory Coast and Senegal join…

Madagascar military unit says it has seized power and toppled President Andry Rajoelina

Danai Nesta KupembaBBC News ‘We have seized power,’ says head of military unit An elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar from President Andry Rajoelina following weeks…

Kenyan officer killed in bow-and-arrow attack at gate of president’s residence

A Kenyan police officer stationed at one of the gates of the president’s official residence in the capital, Nairobi, has died after being shot with an arrow, officials have said.…

Madagascar soldiers threaten to seize state TV, presidency says amid reports President Andry Rajoelina has fled

Soldiers have threatened to seize the state TV headquarters in Madagascar as President Andry Rajoelina was due to address the nation, his office says, amid unconfirmed reports that he has…

Cameroon awaits election results as Paul Biya seeks eighth term

Vote counting is under way in Cameroon following Sunday’s presidential election in which incumbent Paul Biya is seeking to extend his 43 years in power. Biya, who at 92 is…

Nigerian university lecturers boycott classes

Lecturers at public universities in Nigeria have begun a two-week strike over pay and funding. The industrial action comes just weeks after universities resumed for a new academic year. Announcing…

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