Africa

Moments

Mandarin Oriental to launch luxury river cruise along the Nile

The hotel group is also taking over two properties in Egypt, including the Old Cataract hotel where Agatha Christie is said to have penned Death on the Nile.

25/02/2026

Earth News

Bushbabies are now ‘near threatened’ but bridges could bring them back

Once common, bushbabies are dropping in numbers, but researchers say two key conservation efforts could help them recover.

19/02/2026

Nature

'Ridiculous' US zoo's plan saves wild rhino's eyesight in Africa

The plan was based on lessons learned at Palm Beach Zoo, where animals are taught to voluntarily participate in their own care.

19/02/2026

Nature

‘Flagrant violation’: Luxury homes built in Sierra Leone national park

An investigation reveals that Sierra Leone officials facilitated the illegal building of luxury homes in a key national park.

18/02/2026

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Valentine's Day: Can Benin's Venice still compete with dating apps?

In Benin, the lakeside village of Ganvié is seeing a quiet shift: its once discreet meeting spots are fading as young couples swap secret night encounters for smartphones and social media.

13/02/2026

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Nine killed as Cyclone Gezani batters Madagascar

Tropical Cyclone Gezani collapsed houses in Madagascar's main port city and left at least 31 people dead as it crossed the Indian Ocean island with high winds and rain, authorities said Wednesday.

11/02/2026

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Floods and landslides disrupt daily life in northern Morocco

Authorities in northern Morocco have mobilised emergency resources as heavy rainfall caused flooding in Kenitra and landslides cutting roads in the Chefchaouen area.

10/02/2026

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Morocco floods: 150,000 now displaced as waters keep rising

Severe floods in northern Morocco force over 150,000 to flee, with four dead and one missing as evacuees shelter in tents near Kenitra.

09/02/2026

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Chad’s Saharan cultures festival brings together desert nations

Chad hosts the sixth International Saharan Cultures Festival in Amdjarass, uniting artists from across the Sahara to celebrate shared heritage.

09/02/2026

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Senegal surf school in Dakar brings girls back to class

In a Dakar fishing village, a surf academy run by Black Girls Surf swaps waves for school, helping 20 girls return to education.

06/02/2026

Earth News

Apes can use their imagination and ‘play pretend’ - finds study

Scientists sat across from a 43-year-old bonobo called Kanzi to have an imaginary tea party. Here’s what happened.

05/02/2026

Culture news

Lost and found: 7,000-year-old Sahara mummies of unknown human lineage

A new study has revealed that two 7,000-year-old mummies found in the Sahara Desert belong to a previously unknown branch of the human family tree.

04/02/2026

Libya

Seif al-Islam Gaddafi killed by masked gunmen in his home in Zintan

Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, son to late long-time Libyan dictator, Muammar Gaddafi, was killed on Tuesday in his home in the western town of Zintan in western Libya. Sources close to him say four masked gunmen stormed his home to carry out the “heinous crime”.

04/02/2026

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Severe floods in northern Morocco displace over 50,000 people

Northern Morocco reels from Loukkos River flooding, with 50,000 people displaced and emergency camps, rescues and dam releases under way.

03/02/2026

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Gaza-Egypt Rafah crossing reopens to limited traffic after long closure

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on 2 February 2026, after nearly two years, allowing limited humanitarian aid and enabling Palestinians to return.

02/02/2026

Libya

Jeffrey Epstein sought access to billions in frozen Libyan assets

The disgraced US financier sought to recover $80 billion in frozen Libyan state assets through a network of former British and Israeli intelligence officials, according to US DOJ documents.

02/02/2026

Climate

How climate change worsened deadly floods in southern Africa

The region experienced a year's worth of rain in a period of 10 days.

29/01/2026

Europe News

'Trump is very important for NATO,' alliance's chief says

The NATO Secretary General credited US President Donald Trump with pushing European allies to spend more money on defence.

26/01/2026

Republic of the Congo

Two Norwegians charged over multimillion bribes to Congo president

Norwegian citizens and an oil firm face charges for allegedly bribing Congo's President Sassou Nguesso with $25m for offshore oil rights in 2016.

26/01/2026

South Africa

At least 13 children killed in school bus crash in South Africa

Preliminary reports indicate 11 schoolchildren died at the scene, with two others succumbing to their injuries later in hospital.

19/01/2026

Football Now

Senegal stun Morocco in AFCON 2025 final to retain continental crown

AFCON 2025 concluded with a dramatic finale as Senegal defeated hosts Morocco to be crowned champions of Africa, capping a tournament filled with surprises, emotion and unforgettable moments on and off the pitch.

19/01/2026

Football Now

Nigeria take bronze as Morocco and Senegal set up AFCON final

As AFCON 2025 heads towards a thrilling finale in Morocco, the host cities are buzzing with far more than football. In Casablanca and Rabat, art, culture and the passion of fans are turning the tournament into a continent‑wide celebration.

18/01/2026

Destinations

Tourists are slowly returning to war-torn Libya after over a decade

Over the last two years, Libya has been making a deliberate push to attract international tourism.

16/01/2026

Football Now

Atlas Lions roar into AFCON final to set up showpiece clash with Senegal

Morocco is in full celebration mode as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its decisive stage, with football fever gripping both Casablanca and Rabat.

15/01/2026

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Uganda votes in tense presidential election amid internet shutdown

Uganda's presidential election on Thursday was marked by an internet shutdown, tight security, and long queues. President Museveni faces opposition from Bobi Wine.

15/01/2026

Football Now

Nigeria, Egypt complete AFCON semi-final lineup

Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after a 3-2 victory on Saturday.

11/01/2026