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More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo
The mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.
This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus
The Ugandan president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.
Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president
Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".
Suspected jihadists attack airport near Niger's capital
Niger's defence ministry said four military personnel were injured and 20 attackers killed in the incident.
South Africa and Israel expel each other's envoys in diplomatic row
South Africa accuses the Israeli envoy of insulting President Ramaphosa. Israel says the expulsion is "baseless".
Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties
The multiparty system had been "promoting division among citizens", the country's interior minister said.
Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Senegal boss Thiaw banned after Afcon final chaos
Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.
South Africa beat 'off the pace' England
England captain Fran Williams says the Roses were "off the pace" against South Africa as they are beaten 52-48 in the opening game of the three-match series in Johannesburg.
'The water took everything': Mozambique hit by worst floods in decades
Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

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