Burkina Faso must 'forget' about democracy, military leader says

03.04.2026 13:46 Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

Sixteen Kenyans missing in Russia after army recruitment

02.04.2026 22:15 More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya's foreign minister says.

DR Congo qualify for World Cup: 'Amidst pain and war, this victory makes us proud’

02.04.2026 15:46 DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team's 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.

Over 1,800 killed since junta seized power in Burkina Faso, rights group says

02.04.2026 15:46 Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists "may be liable" for the killings.

Four children stabbed to death at Ugandan school

02.04.2026 15:46 The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Lamine Yamal condemns racist abuse aimed at Egypt

02.04.2026 09:30 Lamine Yamal says racist chants heard during Spain's 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were "disrespectful and intolerable".

Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill civilians, witnesses say

01.04.2026 21:02 Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.

South African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangs

01.04.2026 21:02 The army has been deployed to five of South Africa's nine provinces for a year-long operation.

Spanish federation condemns anti-Muslim chants at Egypt match

01.04.2026 15:00 Police in Spain are investigating "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants heard during the first half of Spain's draw with Egypt.

Senegal president signs tough new anti-LGBT law doubling jail terms

01.04.2026 15:00 The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the "promotion" of same-sex relations.

DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years

01.04.2026 15:00 This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

Eritrea advance after 19-year absence from Afcon qualifying

01.04.2026 08:15 Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years

01.04.2026 08:15 DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe's strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.