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Africa News
Essential reporting from across the continent, summarised and clustered from multiple sources.
155 continental stories · continuously updated
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WHO lists top 10 causes of death globally
3 Oct 2026, 11:51 am
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Pan-Africa
Ethiopia’s government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in Mekelle
3 Oct 2026, 11:49 amRead
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Nigeria
Russia warns diplomats, foreigners to leave Kyiv over strike threat
3 Oct 2026, 11:44 amRead
South Africa
Communities must hold authorities accountable: GBVF marchers
3 Oct 2026, 11:39 amRead
South Africa
Victoria Beckham presents sheer dresses for spring/summer 2027
3 Oct 2026, 11:36 amRead
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Nigeria
INEC warns Nigerians against fake voter registration website
3 Oct 2026, 11:32 amRead
Egypt
When does Winter Time 2026 begin in Egypt?
3 Oct 2026, 11:28 amRead
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Nigeria
Russia warns diplomats, foreigners to leave Kyiv
3 Oct 2026, 11:15 amRead
Kenya
PREMIUM Revealed: The ‘unacceptable’ State offer lecturers rejected Union leaders accuse employers and the SRC of imposing arbitrary total cost caps without true bilateral negotiations. Education 22 min ago Listen
3 Oct 2026, 11:14 amRead
South Africa
Experts in the hot seat: What to expect from the Married at First Sight Mzansi Season 3 reunion
3 Oct 2026, 11:13 amRead
South Africa
Slain Mamelodi twins loved attending church: Bishop
3 Oct 2026, 11:07 amRead
South Africa
ANC cites ‘adverse vetting findings’ in removal of Lungisa from list
3 Oct 2026, 11:05 amRead
South Africa
MKP eyes uMhlathuze ahead of 2026 LGE
3 Oct 2026, 11:03 amRead
South Africa
DRC health minister says worst of Ebola is over
3 Oct 2026, 11:01 amRead
South Africa
President Ramaphosa in Egypt for 8th AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting
3 Oct 2026, 10:53 amRead
Kenya
PREMIUM The diaspora vote factor: New battleground as IEBC targets 26 countries Politics 17 min ago
3 Oct 2026, 10:44 amRead
Nigeria
Nigeria’s business activity expands as household confidence weakens – CBN
3 Oct 2026, 10:39 amRead
South Africa
Electoral Court questions Operation Dudula’s preparedness as party loses late candidate list bid
3 Oct 2026, 10:33 amRead
Nigeria
2027: Atiku open to opposition cooperation, campaign says amid G100 run-off report
3 Oct 2026, 10:25 amRead
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Nigeria
‘It was difficult to buy drugs’ – Amaechi blames Tinubu’s policies on mother’s death
3 Oct 2026, 10:21 amRead
Nigeria
Pete Edochie in Ghana, speaks on health challenges
3 Oct 2026, 10:12 amRead
Nigeria
How do I empathise with my Lebanese friend?, By Osmund Agbo
3 Oct 2026, 10:10 amRead
South Africa
AG raises red flags over DWYPD and CGE financial governance
3 Oct 2026, 10:05 amRead
Kenya
Women challenge political parties over 2027 nominations The National Gender and Equality Commission says barriers to women’s political participation often emerge before election day, particularly through party nominations, financing and fees. Gender Just now
3 Oct 2026, 10:04 amRead
Nigeria
Russia vs Nigeria: Six players who could force their way into Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles plans
3 Oct 2026, 10:01 amRead
South Africa
Review: A Different World – Netflix’s Hillman College reboot is a solid weekend watch
3 Oct 2026, 10:00 amRead
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Nigeria
Teachers’ Awards: FG replaces manual selection with digital system
3 Oct 2026, 09:56 amRead
Pan-Africa
Mixed reaction in Guinea-Bissau after ousted president barred from returning
3 Oct 2026, 09:55 amRead
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Nigeria
Tinubu reforms raise oil output by 80% — Lokpobiri
3 Oct 2026, 09:54 amRead
South Africa
Red Bull’s Verstappen grabs pole position for Bahrain GP
3 Oct 2026, 09:52 amRead
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Nigeria
Four more die in Anambra communal clash, as govt shuts Otuocha Market
3 Oct 2026, 09:51 amRead
South Africa
Vusi Moyo eager to repay Sharks coaches’ faith against bolstered Leinster
3 Oct 2026, 09:50 amRead
Kenya
Kibaki's nostalgia: Why Ndiritu Muriithi always seeks inspiration from his famous uncle
3 Oct 2026, 09:46 amRead
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Nigeria
Gunmen kill two at Plateau mining site
3 Oct 2026, 09:44 amRead
South Africa
Police seize counterfeit goods worth R369k in raids across Gauteng
3 Oct 2026, 09:42 amRead
Egypt
Egyptian, Italian special forces conduct joint training exercise
3 Oct 2026, 09:38 amRead
Egypt
US aircraft carrier en route to the Middle East – what is Trump planning?
3 Oct 2026, 09:36 amRead
Egypt
Egypt, Jordan, Iraq hail Arab Bridge Maritime’s record $40M profit
3 Oct 2026, 09:32 amRead
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Nigeria
‘Tinubu’s reforms working; we want to remain worthy partners’ – Akpabio
3 Oct 2026, 09:29 amRead
Nigeria
G7 to release up to 100 million barrels of oil, diesel from reserves
3 Oct 2026, 09:28 amRead
South Africa
Co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted ‘terrorist attack’: UAE
3 Oct 2026, 09:25 amRead
Egypt
15,000 tons of cargo handled at Red Sea ports
3 Oct 2026, 09:25 amRead
Egypt
Egypt welcomes US move to release withheld military aid: Source
3 Oct 2026, 09:22 amRead
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Nigeria
Guinea grants opposition figure Aliou Bah presidential pardon
3 Oct 2026, 09:22 amRead
Egypt
Egypt condemns Israeli settlers’ entry into Al-Aqsa Mosque
3 Oct 2026, 09:21 amRead
South Africa
Bafana coach Mosimane to ring changes for Egypt friendly
3 Oct 2026, 09:18 amRead
Egypt
Hot, rainy weather expected in Egypt for Saturday
3 Oct 2026, 09:10 amRead
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Nigeria
Car crashes into crowd in Australia, 10 injured
3 Oct 2026, 09:01 amRead
South Africa
Man City appeal against explosive ruling on breaches of financial rules
3 Oct 2026, 09:00 amRead
South Africa
Ford Ranger Sport V6 shows its work side and attention to safety
3 Oct 2026, 09:00 amRead