Top journalist launches whistle-blower support group
Vera Kwakofi BBC News, Accra Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has launched “Wajsic” – the Whistleblowers and Journalists’ Safety…
Dozens killed in DR Congo gold mine attack
Dozens of people were killed after armed men raided a gold mine in Djugu in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s…
Antrim Coast Half Marathon: Ethiopian Yalemzerf Yehualaw smashes women’s world record
By John Haughey BBC Sport NI Ethiopian Yalemzerf Yehualaw smashed the women’s half marathon world record at the Antrim Coast…
Mozambique ‘tuna bond’ scandal: Ex-President Guebuza’s son on trial
By Vivienne Nunis BBC News, Africa correspondent The son of Mozambique’s ex-president and 18 others have gone on trial over…
At least 8 killed in Mogadishu by suicide bomb targeting government convoy
Reuters Rescuers, security and paramedics are seen at the scene of a car explosion near Banadir hospital in Mogadishu,…
Nigeria: Many missing feared dead after boat sinks in Kebbi state
Dozens of people are missing feared dead in north-western Nigeria after a boat carrying about 200 broke in two and…
John Magufuli: Tanzania’s president dies aged 61 after Covid rumours
Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has died aged 61, the country’s vice-president has announced. He died on Wednesday from heart complications…