Africa
At least 25 persons dead, scores missing after overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo
An overcrowded boat has capsized on a river in central Congo killing at least 25 people, including children, and...
ECOWAS Heads Of States, Government Set For 66th Session
The Ecowas Authority of Heads of State and Government is set to hold its 66th ordinary session. On the agenda...
Ghana’s Vice President Congratulates Mahama, Accepts Defeat
Ghana's Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has accepted defeat in Saturday's election and congratulated the opposition candidate, former President John Mahama
Rights Groups Claim Over 135 People Died In Guinea Stadium Stampede
Human rights groups in Guinea say they believe more than 135 football fans were killed in a crush at a...
Dozens killed in stampede at football match in Guinea
At least 56 people have been killed in a stampede following clashes at a football match in Guinea's second-largest...
Chad terminates defence cooperation pact with France
The Republic of Chad's government has announced that the defence cooperation deal agreed with the French Republic has...
Uganda: Landslides kill at least 15 persons, dozens of homes submerged
According to relief workers, at least 15 people were killed when landslides submerged dozens of homes in western Uganda...
Botswana, Tanzania, Mozambique secure AFCON spots for 2025
Botswana and Mozambique have secured the final qualification spots for the 24-team tournament in Morocco. Stanley Ratifo scored early...
Mali Wins $160 Million In Tax Dispute With Mining Company
An Australian mining company, Resolute Mining, says it will pay Mali's military government $160m (£126m) to settle a tax dispute,...
Zambian Grandma Becomes Fashion Icon Thanks To Grand Daughter
A grandmother in rural Zambia has become a style icon and internet sensation - after agreeing to play dress-up and...
