Africa

Rwanda

Two wounded in refugee camp food rationing protest

At least two people have been reported shot and wounded in protests over food cuts provoked by UN funding shortages.

22/02/2018

Africanews

Math is tough, here's a tutoring guide for your children

Maths has never been a cup of tea for most people. Whether it's fractions, algebra, geometry, or even basic math, every student has falters in one of those areas.

22/02/2018

Libya

Libya repatriates 250 African migrants

They were the latest to be sent home as part of a voluntary deportation scheme

20/02/2018

Africanews

Malawi cholera cases pass 500, eight people dead

Ministry of Health spokesman Joshua Malango said the number of cases had increased to 527 from 157 recorded in January, and that deaths had doubled from four to eight.

19/02/2018

Africanews

Botswana hangs man who murdered girlfriend and son in 2010

Joseph Poni Tselayarona, 28, was executed on Saturday after the 2010 murder of his girlfriend and her three-year-old son, the Botswana Prison Service said.

19/02/2018

Africanews

China tops list of lenders to Kenya

In total, foreign countries advanced a total of over $7.4 billion to the government during the period under review.

18/02/2018

Nigeria

Triple suicide attack sparks carnage at Nigerian fish market

The Islamic militant group Boko Haram is believed to be behind the attack in the northern state of Borno

18/02/2018

Africanews

Black Panther wins the hearts of African cinema fans

Africans can't get enough of the first Marvel superhero movie with a predominantly black cast.

17/02/2018

South Africa

A fresh start for South Africa?

Many hope new President Cyril Ramaphosa will represent a break from the past.

16/02/2018

South Africa

Cape Town prepares for ‘Day Zero’

South Africa’s most popular tourist city is running out of water.

16/02/2018

Economy

Economic challenges lie ahead for South Africa

New President Cyril Ramaphosa’s in-tray is likely to be full as he prepares to tackle South Africa’s economic problems.

16/02/2018

South Africa

New dawn for South Africa?

A former South African lawmaker and an anti-corruption campaigner explain why the election of Cyril Ramaphosa means hope for many in the country.

16/02/2018

Africanews

Libya to mark 7 years since revolution

Since the fall of Gaddafi in 2011, which led to the disintegration of the security apparatus, Libya has been torn apart by the struggle for influence

16/02/2018

South Africa

Cyril Ramaphosa elected as South Africa’s president

Cyril Ramaphosa elected as South Africa’s president

15/02/2018

South Africa

South African President Jacob Zuma resigns amid corruption claims

The 75-year-old heeds orders from the ruling African National Congress to bring an end to nine scandal-plagued years in power.

14/02/2018

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai dies after cancer battle

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has died aged 65 after a lengthy battle with cancer - party official

14/02/2018

South Africa

South African president Jacob Zuma refuses to resign

Hours earlier the luxury home of the Gupta family, who are close friends of Zuma, was raided by police in an anti-corruption probe.

14/02/2018

South Africa

South African police raid home of wealthy Gupta family

Three Gupta brothers alleged to have corrupt links with President Zuma.

14/02/2018

South Africa

Zuma maintains suspense over fate as South African president

The embattled leader is facing mounting calls to quit as South Africa's head of state

13/02/2018

Egypt

At least ten killed as Egypt continues military campaign in Sinai

Egypt's armed forces are waging an unprecedented battle to crush "terrorist organisations" by the end of February

13/02/2018

South Africa

ANC calls time on President Jacob Zuma

South Africa's ruling party decides to end president's term early after corruption allegations refuse to go away.

13/02/2018

South Africa

End game for South Africa's Zuma? ANC eager to seal his fate

During celebrations marking 100 years since the birth of former President Nelson Mandela, ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa called for Zuma's exit to happen in an orderly fashion, as Mandela would have wanted.

11/02/2018

South Africa

Midnight queues in Cape Town as water crisis deepens

Residents and visitors are restricted to 50 litres a day, amid the South African city's worst drought in a century

06/02/2018

South Africa

Zuma on the brink as presidential speech is postponed

Pressure is mounting on the South African president to step down

06/02/2018

Egypt

Archaeologists discover new tomb in Giza

The tomb is believed to belong to a high-ranking female official from the Fifth Dynasty.

03/02/2018

South Africa

Cape Town struggling to cope with worst drought in a century

And the South African city's tourism industry could also take a hit

03/02/2018