‘One of us’: Ugandan pride in New York mayor with roots in their country
A professor describes Mamdani as “one of us” while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old’s victory.
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Anti-migrant group ordered to stop blocking foreigners from South African healthcare
Operation Dudula has been picketing clinics and hospital, turning away those without South African papers.
Morocco declares public holiday to mark UN approval of its Western Sahara plan
Morocco controls much of Western Sahara, although part of it is controlled by a pro-independence movement.
‘My skin was peeling’ – the African women tricked into making Russian drones
A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.
Curfew lifted in Tanzania’s main city after election unrest
Families continue to search for or bury relatives, a day after President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in.
Son who sued parents must stay at Ghana boarding school, judge rules
The boy, 14 and from London, took his parents to court after they sent him to school in Africa.
‘Drug addiction’ ends Williams’ Zimbabwe career
All-rounder Sean Williams will no longer be considered for selection after admitting to a drug addiction, Zimbabwe Cricket announces.
Drone strike hits funeral in Sudan, killing many mourners
The paramilitary RSF has been blamed for the attack as fighting in the oil-rich Kordofan area intensifies.
He made his money selling camels and gold. Now this warlord controls half of Sudan
Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo will either lead a breakaway state or seek to take control of the whole country, Sudanese say.
Agony for families as landslide death toll climbs in Uganda and Kenya
More than 40 people are known to have died since last week, according to officials.
Guinea’s coup leader enters presidential race
Col Mamadi Doumbouya has broken his promise to hand power to a civilian government.
Public barred as Tanzanian president sworn in
President Samia faced little opposition with key rivals either imprisoned or barred from running.
I built this ‘AI aunt’ for women after family tragedy in South Africa
An AI chatbot and app for victims of abuse to get help is being piloted in South Africa.
Trump tells military to prepare for ‘action’ against Islamist militants in Nigeria
The US president says his threat is over killings of Christians – though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.
Kenyan landslide kills 21 after heavy rainfall
Kenya’s government says 30 other people are missing following downpours in the west of the country.
Egypt’s Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time
The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.
Tanzania president wins election as hundreds feared dead in unrest
Demonstrations continued on Friday as young protesters denounced the election as unfair.
‘I was accused of spying and beaten’ – a boy’s escape from captured Sudan city
A 12-year-old tells the BBC that in the chaos he lost contact with his family and is now on his own at a camp.
Several hundred feared dead as Tanzania election protests continue
A diplomatic source tells the BBC there is credible evidence that at least 500 people had died.
More than 60,000 flee Sudanese city after its capture by RSF militia – UN
El-Fasher is under the control of paramilitaries accused of mass executions and crimes against humanity.