US senators exempt HIV/Aids funding from planned spending cuts

While advancing a bill to claw back $9bn in federal spending, lawmakers spare the Pepfar programme from cuts.

US deports five ‘barbaric’ migrants to Eswatini

The five people convicted of serious crimes come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, the US says.

From military ruler to democrat – ex-Nigeria President Buhari’s life in pictures

Muhammadu Buhari’s life tracked dramatic changes over decades – and he was often at the centre of events.

From military ruler to democrat – ex-Nigeria President Buhari’s life in pictures

Muhammadu Buhari’s life tracked dramatic changes over decades – and he was often at the centre of events.

From military ruler to democrat – ex-Nigeria President Buhari’s life in pictures

Muhammadu Buhari’s life tracked dramatic changes over decades – and he was often at the centre of events.

Burna Boy apologises for distancing himself from Afrobeats

Burna Boy, one of the biggest names in Afrobeats, says he didn't want his sound to be "in one box".

Aid workers ‘executed’ in Ethiopia’s Tigray war, charity says

A Spaniard and two Ethiopians were shot dead during the conflict in northern Ethiopia, MSF says.

Ghana round off Wafcon quarter-final line-up

Ghana beat Tanzania 4-1 to secure their quarter-final place at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations as holders South Africa secure top spot in Group C.

MP charged for accusing Lesotho king of signing over country to South Africa

Dr Tshepo Lipholo, an opposition MP, is yet to apply for bail and remains in police custody

MP charged for accusing Lesotho king of signing over country to South Africa

Dr Tshepo Lipholo, an opposition MP, is yet to apply for bail and remains in police custody