My family went to help landslide victims and ended up dead
Meselesh Gosaye's home area in Ethiopia was hit by two landslides that buried hundreds under the mud.
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Uganda protester sexually assaulted in police cell - lawyer
The police have denied opposition accusations that protesters were sexually abused in custody.
read moreMass killer dies as victims still demand justice
The 72-year-old South African was convicted for seven apartheid-era murders but was behind many more deaths.
read moreSix African competitors to watch at Paris 2024
Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon and Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay are among six African athletes to keep an eye on at Paris 2024.
read moreHow has Niger changed since the coup?
A year on since the military took power in Niger, the BBC looks at the changes the junta has overseen.
read moreDeath penalty fears for Niger ex-president - lawyer
A year on from the coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum may face treason charges, his lawyers.
read moreS Africa police arrest Libyans at 'illegal' military camp
The camp, situated on a farm, was raided and 95 Libyans have been taken into custody, police say.
read moreHow does it feel to miss out on the Olympics?
Thousands of athletes are bidding for medals at the Olympics, but how does it feel to miss out on appearing at Paris 2024?
read moreIreland on top against Zimbabwe in historic Test
Ireland reduce Zimbabwe from 121-1 to 210 all out to finish day one of the first Test match in Belfast in a strong position.
read moreHow Saharan dust regulates hurricane rainfall
New research underscores the close relationship between dust plumes transported from the Sahara Desert in Africa, and rainfall from tropical cyclones along the U.S. Gulf Coast and Florida.
read moreSpotlight on Trade Act Renewal at the 2024 AGOA Forum in DC
[allAfrica] The trade legislation known as AGOA is the focus of discussions this week in Washington, DC between senior U.S. officials and Africa trade ministers, along with key regional economic organizations, labor and civil society groups and priva
read moreAmerica Can't Be First If Africa Is Always Put Last
[allAfrica] With Africa hardly top of mind in Washington right now, it is easy to overlook the vital discussions taking place this week between the Biden-Harris administration's foreign policy, economic and trade A-team and their African counterparts
read moreFrom Olympic braids to sunsets: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
read moreSatellite images and doctor testimony reveal Tigray hunger crisis
Crisis is unfolding in northern Ethiopia - driven by drought, crop failure and insecurity following war.
read moreGreenpeace Africa Demands Big Polluters Pay for the Loss and Damages
[Greenpeace] Greenpeace Africa hosted a side event on climate finance ahead of the celebration of AU ECOSOCC's 20th anniversary happening this week in Ghana. The theme for this discussion was "Addressing the polycrisis: The role of Financial reforms
read moreRemarks by Ambassador Tai at the 2024 AGOA Private Sector Forum
[USTR] Washington, DC -- Thank you very much Florie for your remarks and for that introduction. Good morning, everyone. Wonderful. It's a pleasure to be here with all of you today.
read moreIAWL High-Level Convening Champions Gender Equality in the African Legal Profession
[Institute for African Women in Law] On Friday, July 5th, 2024, the Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL) hosted a high-level convening of legal professionals at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, Ghana. The event marked the official launch
read moreNew Lab Test for HIV Strains Found in Africa Smooths Road to Cure
[allAfrica] Munich, Germany -- A cure for HIV is critically important for Africa due to the continent's heavy burden from the disease. Africa bears a disproportionately high HIV prevalence, with around 8 million people living with HIV in South Africa
read more'Covid is Not Going Away Anytime Soon'
[allAfrica] Monrovia -- "Covid is with us; it is not going away anytime soon". That was a stark reminder from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases in the United States through its spokesperson Dr. William Schaffner. During an online briefi
read more'A calm fighter can weather any storm'
African heavyweight champion Adam Olaore is following a similar path to Anthony Joshua as he seeks to make history for Nigeria.
read moreNsue and Equatorial Guinea appeal eligibility ruling
Emilio Nsue and the Equatoguinean Football Federation appeal Fifa's ruling that the player has never been eligible to represent the African nation.
read moreShooting of broadcasting regulator boss shocks Zambians
Guntila Muleya had only been the head of the Independent Broadcasting Authority for three months.
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