NewsNewsAfricaNigeria halts Christian pilgrimages to Holy Land over Middle East conflictNCPC say the measure is necessary to prioritise the "safety and comfort" of Nigerian pilgrims.4 hrs agoAfricaNigerian doctors suspended over death of Adichie's sonThe author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.6 hrs agoAfricaUK to stop study visas from Cameroon and Sudan due to 'abuse'The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what she says is abuse.8 hrs agoPoliticsBelgium detains three suspected Cameroon separatists in war crimes probeMoney is reportedly being raised by them for the armed struggle, prosecutors say.1 day agoWorldEthiopia experiments with 'smart' police stations that have no officersA project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.19 hrs agoAfricaSouth Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner diesMosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.7 hrs agoAfricaAllen century powers New Zealand to victory over South Africa in T20 World Cup semi-finalFinn Allen strikes an unbeaten century as New Zealand demolish 2024 runners-up South Africa by nine wickets to reach a second Men's T20 World Cup final2 hrs agoCricketFeatures and analysisAnglican divisions deepen as rebel clerics pick rival to first female leaderConservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel regionGrowing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray?Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.Drones hammer Sudan's gold and oil zone - the pivotal new front lineIntensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festivalDays of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetablesDuring winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.How the tide turned against the leader of South Africa's second-biggest partyJohn Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.Kenyans drop flowers for Valentine's bouquets of cash. 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Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates4 hrs agoNigeria halts Christian pilgrimages to Holy Land over Middle East conflictNCPC say the measure is necessary to prioritise the "safety and comfort" of Nigerian pilgrims.4 hrs ago6 hrs agoNigerian doctors suspended over death of Adichie's sonThe author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.6 hrs ago7 hrs agoSouth Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner diesMosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.7 hrs ago19 hrs agoEthiopia experiments with 'smart' police stations that have no officersA project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.19 hrs ago1 day agoAnglican divisions deepen as rebel clerics pick rival to first female leaderConservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.1 day ago1 day agoDeath toll in 'surprise' attack in South Sudan rises to 178, local official saysMedical aid groups have described the scale of casualties as alarming as people seek treatment.1 day ago2 days agoSouth African TV personality who planned to take his life dies aged 61Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.2 days ago3 days agoKidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel regionGrowing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.3 days ago6 days agoGirl, 14, shot dead as South Africa's 'taxi wars' hit schoolViolence has plagued South Africa's highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.6 days ago...
