Tag: Africa

World’s ‘first openly gay imam’ shot dead in South Africa

Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure dubbed the world's first openly gay imam,…

Todah Opeyemi Todah Opeyemi

Why Uganda’s iconic crested crane faces extinction

With its distinctive golden crown, red throat pouch and slender black legs,…

Wycliffe Muia Wycliffe Muia

Is it checkmate for South Africa after Trump aid freeze?

South Africa appears to be at a crossroads in its waxing and…

Khanyisile Ngcobo Khanyisile Ngcobo

‘No obstacles’ to Russian Red Sea base – Sudan

Sudan has said a final deal has been agreed with Russia to…

Basillioh Rukanga Basillioh Rukanga

Liberian president suspends hundreds of officials over asset declaration failure

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has suspended more than 450 top government officials,…

Basillioh Rukanga Basillioh Rukanga

Ghana’s ex-finance minister declared a fugitive

Ghana's former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been declared a fugitive by…

Thomas Naadi Thomas Naadi

Sudan fighters accused of storming famine-hit camp

A paramilitary force in Sudan has stormed the country's largest displacement camp,…

Barbara Plett Usher Barbara Plett Usher

US aid pause hits DR Congo humanitarian work – UN

A pause in US foreign aid has "severely impacted" humanitarian efforts in…

Wedaeli Chibelushi Wedaeli Chibelushi

Oil clean-up ‘scam’ warnings ignored by Shell, whistleblower tells BBC

A BBC investigation has uncovered allegations that energy giant Shell has ignored…

Simi Jolaoso Simi Jolaoso

Rebels attack DR Congo army ending lull in fighting

The Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have attacked Congolese government forces in the South…

Wedaeli Chibelushi Wedaeli Chibelushi