Africa

The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, is scheduled to visit Namibia to represent President Bola Tinubu at the state funeral of Namibia's founding President, Samuel Nujoma, in Windhoek. Vice President Shettima will join other…

Crowds fled as gunfire rang out at a mass rally held by the leader of the M23 rebel group, Corneille Nangaa, in Democratic Republic of Congo's Bukavu on Thursday, residents said. People ran through the streets, some bleeding and carrying…

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Thursday to hold discussions with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Somalia's presidency said, following a thaw in icy relations. The relationship soured in…

Egypt will increase the minimum wage for public sector workers to 7,000 Egyptian pounds ($138.50) per month from July, aligning it with the private sector's minimum wage established in early February, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk…

The UN warned of worsening famine in Sudan as conflict drives millions into crises. The already catastrophic situation" in Sudan has worsened since the last Security Council briefing just weeks ago, and that famine is now a reality in…

The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, which is now in its 10th year. Journalists from across Africa are invited to apply for the award, which aims to uncover and promote fresh talent…

The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to driving reforms and milestones in Nigeria's energy sector aimed at positioning the country as a global leader in energy transformation President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made this known…

Senegal has reached a historic peace agreement with the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance, MFDC, bringing an end to one of Africa’s longest-running conflicts. The agreement, brokered by Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco…

Devastating floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Botswana, left at least nine people who were confirmed dead, six of whom were minors, following widespread flooding. Authorities said There has been record rainfall in the semi-arid…

Kenya has heightened security along its border with Ethiopia following a violent clash between Ethiopian and Kenyan fishermen on the Omo River, which has left several people missing. The altercation involved members of the Turkana…