Zimbabwe Boat Accident Death Toll Reaches 68
The death toll in a Zimbabwe boat accident has reached 68 after 22 more bodies were recovered, according to police.
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At Least 44 Dead After Overcrowded Ferry Capsizes on Lake Kariba
At least 44 people have died after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, according to police.
South African Special Forces Charged in Detective’s Murder
Seven members of South Africa's special forces and one military police officer have been charged with murdering Lt Col Frans Mathipa in August 2023. The BBC has been given exclusive access to the prosecution's case.
Ghana cashew apples get second life as value chain grows
Ghana’s cashew apple waste is being transformed into marketable products like juice and sausages, according to a research project and farmers in the Bono Region.
Ugandan Football Captain David Owori Killed at 27 in Violent Attack
Ugandans are mourning the death of David Owori, a 27-year-old football captain, after he was beaten to death by suspected robbers in Kampala. According to the BBC, Owori was attacked near his home for resisting an attempt to steal his belongings.
South Africa Plans Rules for Ex-Leaders’ Foreign Trips
South Africa's foreign minister has proposed new rules for former heads of state traveling abroad, citing a need for transparency, according to BBC.
Solar Eclipse 2026: 2 minutes, 18 seconds of totality
A total solar eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East on August 12, 2026, with a maximum totality of two minutes and 18 seconds in some areas, according to NASA and timeanddate.de.
Nigerian Man Leaves Wife and Twins Behind Amid South Africa Exodus
Nigerian Richard Itoro fled South Africa in June, leaving his wife and twin children behind due to anti-migrant tensions, according to the BBC.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Rise Across West Africa, Campaigners Warn
Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are on the rise across West Africa, amid local political pressures and a global pushback against LGBTQ+ rights, according to campaigners.
Ceuta migrant mayhem chills Israel-Spain relations
Spain says the crisis in its North African enclave Ceuta is back under control, with most of the more than 50,000 migrants who stormed across its borders over recent days choosing to voluntarily go back to Morocco, according to Al Jazeera.
Archbishop of Canterbury Vows Support for £100m Reparation Fund
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has reaffirmed her commitment to a controversial £100m fund supporting communities affected by transatlantic enslavement, during a visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana.
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya in 53-Day Absence Amid Health Speculation
A record 53-day absence by Cameroon’s 93-year-old President Paul Biya has sparked renewed speculation about his health, despite government bans on discussing the issue. Biya left for Switzerland on 7 June, and neither he nor his wife have been seen publicly since.
15 Elephant Deaths in Kenya Tied to Cyanide Poisoning
The recent deaths of 15 elephants in southern Kenya were likely caused by cyanide poisoning from nearby tomato farms, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service.
Veteran Ugandan Opposition Leader in ICU After Collapse
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to an intensive care unit in Kampala after collapsing during his treason trial, his wife has said.
Quarter Young Africans Believe USAID Cuts Could Be Positive
A quarter of young Africans believe aid cuts by the US could have a positive impact, according to a new survey. The African Youth Survey, which interviewed nearly 5,000 people across 16 countries, found that optimism was highest in Ghana and Nigeria.