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At least 22 Ethiopian migrants killed in ‘horrific’ road crash

About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

Israel’s foreign minister on historic visit to Somaliland

In a controversial move, Israel became the first nation to acknowledge Somaliland as an independent state.

Central African Republic President Touadéra wins third term

The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

Unbearably long wait for justice leaves South African families in limbo

With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

Long wait for justice leaves South African families in limbo

With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

Long wait for justice leaves South African families in limbo

With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

Uganda denies plans to block internet during election

The main opposition candidate says the government is going to block the internet to stop his supporters mobilising.

Trabelsi sacked by Tunisia after last-16 Afcon exit

Tunisia sack coach Sami Trabelsi a day after their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations last-16 defeat by Mali on penalties.

Trabelsi sacked by Tunisia after last-16 Afcon exit

Tunisia sack coach Sami Trabelsi a day after their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations last-16 defeat by Mali on penalties.

At least 30 killed in attack on Nigeria village

It is the latest in a spate of violent attacks in Niger state, and comes a day after officials said schools could reopen following a mass abduction last year.