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South Africa pulling clear of New Zealand in pulsating Test LIVE!

Russia to open more cultural centres in Africa as it seeks to broaden influence

These centres will promote the Russian language, education, science and culture.

Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?

Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.

When will Africa get its next Ballon d'Or winner?

Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first time since 1995?

Body of missing runner found in South Africa

A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other women's bodies have been found nearby.

Africa's richest man launches continent's biggest share sale

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.

Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first

Kenya will become the first African nation to host the World Athletics Championships after Nairobi beats London, Munich and Rome in bidding for the 2029 event.

World Maps Might Soon Get an Upgrade. The United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa's True Size

The most widely used global map is almost 500 years old and was designed for navigation. But landmasses near the poles look larger than their actual relative sizes, and those near the equator look much smaller

Workshops Educate African Researchers On How to Publish With IEEE

Many researchers and students in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda struggle to access and publish scientific and technical articles because of financial barriers including publishing fees and subscriptions to research libraries.

Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO

Public offering of Aliko Dangote’s Nigerian oil refinery business could swell his net wealth by two-thirds The fortune of Africa’s richest person could swell by two thirds to nearly $60bn (£44bn) after his refinery in Nigeria listed publicly in the continent’s biggest-ever initia

Nigeria's Dangote refinery launches biggest African IPO

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote on Monday launched an IPO for his $19 billion Nigerian oil refinery, seeking $1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent.

Africa's richest man Dangote's IPO out of reach in Nigeria

Dangote seeks $1.6 billion from investors to finance a $14.3 billion expansion and thus double the oil refinery's capacity. The offer could give millions of Nigerians a stake in the company. But who can truly afford it?

British Crown symbol was branded on enslaved Africans, research finds

The findings are part of a project documenting British involvement in the slave trade between the 16th and 19th Centuries.

African Union peacekeeping is growing as UN missions decline: research finds a mixed record of success

At a time when UN peace operations are declining, African organisations are often the first responders to emerging crises.

From split livers to machine perfusion: the 20-year evolution of liver transplants in South Africa

South Africa runs a single waiting list for all transplant recipients, whether from the private or public sector.

Africa’s air travel is reliant on distant hubs: why it’s time to fix this

The war against Iran has exposed Africa’s dependence on external transit hubs for international and even intra-African connectivity.

Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa

At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.

Improved climate forecasts alone won't protect Africa's poorest farmers

As Africa prepares for the arrival of a powerful El Niño weather event, an international team of researchers led by the University of Sydney and Imperial College London has found that access to improved forecasts alone will not protect many of the region's poorest livestock farme

South Africa has good water laws but bad services. What’s stopping fair access

South Africa’s water law promises fairness, but ageing infrastructure, weak governance and unequal power leave many without reliable water.

New world map makes Africa look bigger: what’s the fuss about? Cartographers explain

Correcting the mental map of global leaders is an important step in amplifying Africa’s relevance and rights.

Africa’s climate services need local detail and knowledge, say people who use the information

People restoring Africa’s ecosystems need climate services that combine forecasts with Indigenous knowledge and information about land, water and livelihoods.

New report on climate ‘overshoot’: what it means for Africa and how faster action can limit the damage

The world is likely to pass 1.5°C of warming. Africa faces worse heat, drought and floods, but faster cuts to emissions can still limit the overshoot damage.

Viral African dance videos are busting stereotypes in China – and making money for some

Digital platforms offer opportunities for African dance influencers to construct their own visions of what it means to be African.

South Korea to boost artificial intelligence ties with Africa

In Seoul, South Korea, 45 African states have been meeting under the Ministerial conference of the Korea Africa Economic Cooperation.

Africa's rocks hold ancient stories. We need better ways to document and protect them

From the Vredefort Dome in South Africa (the world's oldest and largest known meteorite impact structure) to the volcanic lakes of the Great Rift Valley in Kenya, Africa's landscapes hold some of Earth's oldest stories.

Fewer than 2% of Africans who need hearing aids have them, but new solutions offer hope

Every dollar invested in hearing care returns about $16. So why are 98% of Africans who need a hearing aid still going without one?

Africa’s rocks hold ancient stories. We need better ways to document and protect them

Africa has some of the world’s most important geological landscapes, yet they remain under-represented in digital geoheritage research.

From drought to floods in North Africa: What could the super El Niño do next?

After seven years of drought and one extraordinary wet winter, northwestern Africa now faces another season of uncertainty.

Man accused of triple murder in the UK admits gun charges in South Africa

A man is in court in South Africa two months after his wife and daughters are found dead in the UK.

Pig farm vs power station: South African court tells state-owned Eskom to clean up its pollution

South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has held electricity utility Eskom and state regulators responsible for water pollution from a coal fired power station.

From drought to floods in North Africa: What could the super El Niño do next?

Morocco spent most of the last decade drying out. Between 2019 and 2024, the country recorded six consecutive years of below-average rainfall, the longest on record. The 2023–24 hydrological year was the driest in more than six decades, with a national total of just 106.4 mm.

As African space race heats up, Senegal pursues homemade satellites

Senegalese engineers in hairnets and white gloves are carefully assembling a nanosatellite at a French lab—another step toward fostering their own space industry back home.

South Africa has new electricity pricing rules after 18 years: what it gets right and wrong

South Africa’s new electricity pricing policy reflects some changes but fails to guarantee more free power for millions who need it.

Fortuin, Hermann, Esterhuizen headline South Africa's 3-0 sweep of Namibia

Fortuin bagged a career-best 4 for 33 while Hermann and Esterhuizen added 150 runs as South Africa razed down Namibia's 157 target inside 22 overs

‘I believed the hype’: the white South Africans denied refugee status in the US

Drive to save thousands of Afrikaners from false claims of ‘white genocide’ appears to show signs of slowing When Donald Trump announced in February 2025 that the US would accept Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees, many white South Africans who believed that they were victi

Multiple vehicle road crash in South Africa kills 21

Fatal traffic accidents are a recurring problem for South Africa.

AI has arrived in South Africa’s boardrooms – but company law hasn’t caught up

Clear rules are urgently needed to prevent a legal vacuum in South African boardrooms.

All-round Bosch puts South Africa 2-0 up

Tunnicliffe made a half-century and Naidu took a three-for as Zimbabwe fell to a 64-run loss

What’s African About Modern African Buildings?

An ambitious show at MoMA argues that architecture after independence could be a tool for freedom.

The best designs of 2026 from Europe, Middle East, and Africa

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa design category of Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards honors products, packaging, and built projects designed to eliminate waste and reuse resources.

India steps up Africa outreach as Modi holds talks with leaders from the continent

New Delhi restarts discussion on next India-Africa Forum Summit on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit

Uber leaves two key African markets — and their drivers in despair

Uber's departure from Nigeria and Uganda has left countless customers high and dry. But what about drivers? With fuel prices, maintenance, and other operating costs rising, many say they're struggling to make a living.

Esterhuizen maiden ODI ton, Duan Jansen four-for power South Africa to 2-0 lead

De Zorzi scored 79, while Eathan Bosch picked up three wickets as Namibia, chasing 336, suffered their fourth-biggest defeat in the format

Africa: Rethinking the city of tomorrow

How should we envision the African city of tomorrow?

Nations Championship highlights: South Africa 43-0 Wales

Watch highlights as South Africa secure an emphatic 43-0 victory over Wales in the Nations Championship.

Nigeria suspends official visits to South Africa over anti-migrant violence

Months of anti-foreigner protests across South Africa have forced tens of thousands to leave the country.

Zimbabwe captain Josephine Nkomo back for T20Is against South Africa

She is set to lead the team for the first time, having missed the white-ball tour of Pakistan with injury after being named captain

Gay should open for England in South Africa - Cook

England batter Emilio Gay has done enough to lock in an opener's spot for their winter tour of South Africa, according to Sir Alastair Cook.

African Parks: when conservation becomes a question of power

African Parks is dedicated to protecting wildlife on the continent across some vast areas. But the organization faces allegations of human rights abuses by rangers. Now Prince Harry is stepping down from its board.

UN tells the world: Stop making Africa look small

The UN General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to encourage governments, schools and tech companies worldwide to stop using maps that make Africa look far smaller than it really is.

Rwanda positions itself as an African space pioneer

Several African heads of state and leaders of national space agencies, including Rwandan President Paul Kagame, attended the very first international space summit hosted in France on Thursday.

See the 50 projects from Europe, Middle East and Africa selected for Dezeen Awards 2026 Regional Showcases

Dezeen has announced the 50 projects featured in the Top 50: Europe, Middle East and Africa list as part of the Regional Showcases for Dezeen Awards 2026.

Africa’s informal economy: A burden and lifeline

Poverty, unemployment and red tape force tens of millions of Africans into work that is not regulated, taxed or protected by the government.

Namibia bowl; Duan Jansen one of three South Africa debutants

Hermann and Esterhuizen are the other South Africa debutants

UN votes to adopt new world map that shows Africa’s true scale

Togo-sponsored resolution called to phase out traditional map that depicts continent as similar size to Greenland The United Nations has voted to adopt a resolution for the world to formally phase out the traditional Mercator map of the globe in favour of one that more accurately

Trafficked into fraud: An African crisis situation in Cambodia

Cambodia's crackdown on scam operators is stranding young African trafficking victims in the Asian country with no money, no passport and no prospects.

Namibia v South Africa - first ODI scorecard

Latest scorecard from the first one-day international between Namibia and South Africa in Windhoek.

Labuschagne in Australia squad to face South Africa

Out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne is named in the Australia squad for next month's three-Test tour of South Africa.

The Map Was Lying To You: Why the UN Just Changed How We See Africa

For 450 years, the world's most-used map has made Africa look smaller than it really is.

American and African Crudes Soar as China's Oil Imports Rebound

'The age of cultural resurgence': Africa's mother tongues finding new life

Across the African continent, indigenous languages, once marginalised under colonial rule, are seeing renewed interest from younger generations, especially in the diaspora.

Notts lose Verreynne to South Africa for final games

Nottinghamshire lose wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne for their last three Championship matches, following his call-up by South Africa.

CSA withdraws South African county players ahead of domestic season

Counties will lose key players for final three rounds of Championship following board edict

Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mate

Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.

When Man City call you don't say no - Ndiaye

New £60m Manchester City signing Iliman Ndiaye says playing in the Champions League is where he belongs.

The Rwandan eyeing Champions League history against Man Utd

Rwanda forward Joy-Lance Mickels has helped Azerbaijan's Sabah reach the Champions League proper on their competition debut, and is now looking to down the team he supports.

Wolves sign Burkina Faso winger Traore

Wolves sign former Sunderland and Aston Villa winger Bertrand Traore on a one-year deal.

Sheff Utd sign experienced forward Ayew

Sheffield United sign former Crystal Palace and Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew on a deal until the end of the season.

Washington Spirit sign Luvanga - but is it a record deal?

Tanzanian striker Clara Luvanga has joined Washington Spirit from Al-Nassr in a deal believed to be one of the most costly in the history of women's football - and possibly one that sets a world record.

Athletic Club forward Williams retires from Ghana duty

Inaki Williams says the time has come to bring his journey with the Black Stars to an end four years after making his international debut.

'I've turned the page' - Camara on Chelsea deal collapse

Monaco and Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara says he is moving on from his failed £47.1m move to Chelsea.

Kosgei wins Great North Run but McColgan withdraws

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei wins the women's race at the Great North Run as Eilish McColgan drops out early with injury, while American Zouhair Talbi wins the men's event.

Kenya's chai lovers are not happy as the nation's cows run dry

Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.

Nigerian academic on rags to riches: 'Nothing good was supposed to come out of me'

David Etor grew up in poverty in Nigeria, but now teaches engineering at the University of Bristol

'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media

More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.

What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong

As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.

The wedding photographer of Darfur: Focusing on love in Sudan's war

Having fled Sudan's besieged city of el-Fasher, a photographer turn his lens on more positive aspects of life.

Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals

At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.

'It's like a dog set loose on us' - fear over Kenya's crackdown on foreign traders

The authorities have struggled to contain the fallout, as frightened migrants flee the country.

The people who live in cities must have a say in how they are shaped: Notes from the Common City Conference

Urban growth in Africa comes with falls on the poorest residents: forced evictions, informal settlements razed for redevelopment projects, with no consultation of the people who live there.