Gaza war: ICJ to rule on call for Israel to stop military action

The ICJ could order Israel to stop military action, in a high-profile case brought by South Africa.

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Bola Tinubu denies planning to move Nigeria's capital from Abuja to Lagos

The presidency scotches rumours that there is a plan to relocate the capital from Abuja.

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Ghana coup plot: Soldiers among six sentenced to death by hanging

The six have been sentenced to death by hanging for their involvement in a 2021 coup plot.

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Kenya discovers coltan deposits - Mining Minister Salim Mvurya

The government is assessing the value of the mineral reserves, which have been found in six counties.

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Plateau state violence: Churches and mosques burnt in Nigeria as curfew imposed in Mangu

A curfew is imposed after a row over cattle leaves eight dead during ethnic and religious clashes.

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Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast sack Jean-Louis Gasset as coach

Ivory Coast sack coach Jean-Louis Gasset midway through the Africa Cup of Nations despite the hosts having slim hopes of reaching the last 16.

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World's first IVF rhino pregnancy 'could save species'

A fertility breakthrough offers hope for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.

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Afcon 2023: Ghana sack boss Chris Hughton after group-stage exit

Ghana sack boss Chris Hughton after the Black Stars suffered a group-stage exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Liberia's President Boakai had heat exhaustion during inauguration - spokesman

Joseph Boakai, 79, suffered from heat exhaustion during his inauguration speech, his office says.

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Afcon 2023: The African footballers putting their hearts on the line

One Zambia star is missing from the Africa Cup of Nations with a cardiac issue, but other Africans have played on despite heart risks.

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Zambia mine: Chinese nationals among miners trapped in flooded shaft

Five Zambians and two Chinese nationals are trapped in a copper mine after it flooded.

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Rita Waeni killing: Two Nigerians held in Kenya over student’s death, police say

The brutal killing of the 20-year-old has led to calls for more to be done to address femicide.

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Dar es Salaam floods: Roads unpassable in Tanzania's main city

Some schoolchildren and workers are forced to stay at home following heavy rains.

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Missing US Navy Seals presumed dead off Somali coast

The commandos were part of an operation to seize Iranian-made missile parts bound for Yemen.

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Afcon 2023: Calls for calm in Guinea after six fans die amid Afcon celebrations

Guinea's football federation calls for calm after six people die back home following their country's first win at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

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Afcon 2023: Troost-Ekong hopeful for his 'best' Nigeria team

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong says the current Nigeria team might be the "best" he has played in.

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Bwari kidnapping: Nigeria police secure release of sisters taken from Abuja

The girls were kidnapped from their home in Abuja, along with another sister who was later killed.

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Igad: Sudan leaves regional bloc over attempt to end war

Sudan suspends its membership as Igad attempts to end the country's month-long civil war.

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Afcon 2023: Algeria 2-2 Burkina Faso - Baghdad Bounedjah double seals draw for Algeria

A Baghdad Bounedjah double keeps Algeria's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hopes alive in a draw with Burkino Faso in Group D.

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Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 January 2024

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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