US convicts Rwandan man who hid genocide role for decades
Nshimiye was accused of lying to a jury to protect himself and a fellow perpetrator of the genocide.
President Tinubu to 'pray for Nigeria' during Saudi Arabia trip
He last travelled to Mecca in 2022 as he was campaigning to become Nigeria's president.
Inside the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
More than 20 heads of state arrived at the summit.
Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray
The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.
US sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over DR Congo conflict
Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East
Fake film deals and emails from top agents: who is behind the explosion in literary scams?
Writers are being bombarded daily with invitations from fake book groups and offers to publicise their work. For the scamming industry, aspiring authors can be a soft touch• This …
Stars and scars: the art of Atong Atem at the NGV – in pictures
The National Gallery of Victoria presents the first major Australian solo exhibition of the Melbourne artist, whose work references African studio photography, family archives, Ca…
Demands for post-poll justice as Tanzania accused of weaponising counterterrorism laws
Families affected tell the BBC they want answers and financial help as Amnesty says a crackdown continues.
Ireland captain Stirling out of Namibia series
Ireland captain Paul Stirling will miss the concluding two matches of his side's one-day international series in Namibia after fracturing his finger.
Judoka determined to prove refugees belong at Dakar 2026
Arno Yafunga Botay fled DR Congo with his family in 2017 and will compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team.
Two years on from our first newsletter … how has the Long Wave evolved?
From AI aunties to long diaspora Uber phone calls, here is a selection of our favourite editions to celebrate our second anniversaryDon’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox…
Tanzania celebrates first natural gas discovery in more than 10 years
The energy minister described it as a "major milestone" for the East African nation.
Africa’s ‘unprecedented’ Ebola outbreak could reach UK, says top health official
Jean Kaseya, of the Africa CDC, warns of the illness spreading like Covid unless more funding is secured to increase preparedness and possible treatmentThe “unprecedented” spread …
Kenyan family protest extradition hearing delay of ex-British soldier accused of murdering kin
No official reason has been given for postponing next month’s hearing to May 2027, family says.
Ex-wife of Zimbabwe's vice-president freed after collapse of attempted murder case
Marry Mubaiwa had been held on remand for seven years after being charged in 2019 for her then husband's attempted murder.
Deaths in detention cells in Nigeria were entirely preventable, inquiry finds
Overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths of 33 detainees in a prison cell in Minna state.
Ghanaian twin brothers and US woman plead guilty to $9m romance scam
The group targeted elderly people across US and Europe, luring them into romantic relationship before persuading them to transfer large sums of money.
Controversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern Nigeria
Yahaya Masussuka had posted videos in which he rejected some elements of mainstream Islam.
Namibia take lead in ODI series against Ireland
Ireland fall 2-1 behind in their five-match ODI series against Namibia as they lose by 63 runs in the third meeting between the sides.
West warns of famine risk in Sudan as civil war grinds on
Millions face acute hunger in Sudan as conflict, drought and funding cuts aggravate the humanitarian crisis.
Ballon d'Or ceremony raises case of French sports journalist jailed in Algeria
He is in jail accused of supporting terrorism after travelling to the politically sensitive region Kabylie.
Co-ordinated cattle raids kill at least 72 people in South Sudan
The cycle of revenge attacks continue as the country heads towards its first election since independence.
Ulster's Augustus enjoying South Africa homecoming
Ulster back row Juarno Augustus is relishing being back in his native South Africa as he prepares to face his former club Stormers after recovering from ankle surgery.
The pest I’ll never forget: the rats stood six or seven deep on the lawn beside my dormitory
All it took was one or two careless teenage girls giving the vermin a taste of their snacks and they became the most well-fed animals imaginableI’ve written a fair amount about my…