Tag: Africa

Sudan army makes huge gains as it seeks to recapture war-torn capital

Residents of Sudan's capital Khartoum say the army has recaptured large parts…

Johannesburg revival: Bringing hope to one of world’s most dangerous cities

The view is spectacular from the top of Ponte Tower, one of…

Ed Habershon Ed Habershon

Malawi president orders troops to withdraw from DR Congo

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered the military to begin preparing to…

Era-defining Benin musician dies aged 39

Tributes have been paid to Willy Mignon, an era-defining Beninese musician who…

Rachida Houssou Rachida Houssou

More than 100 women raped and burned alive in DR Congo jailbreak, UN says

More than 100 female prisoners were raped and then burned alive during…

Wedaeli Chibelushi Wedaeli Chibelushi

South Africa church apologises over exposing children to risk from abuser

The Anglican Church of Southern Africa (Acsa) has apologised for failing to…

Khanyisile Ngcobo Khanyisile Ngcobo

Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak

Uganda has launched a trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain…

Dorcas Wangira Dorcas Wangira

DR Congo’s failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries

It has been a humiliating week for nearly 300 Romanian mercenaries recruited…

Ian Wafula Ian Wafula

Rebels declare ceasefire in DR Congo for ‘humanitarian reasons’

The alliance of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have…

Will Ross & Hafsa Khalil Will Ross & Hafsa Khalil