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Bid launched to extend Zimbabwe president’s term in office
President Mnangagwa's term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.
Son of Zambia’s ex-President Lungu ordered to surrender 79 cars, petrol station and ‘luxury’ flats
The High Court judgement says Dalitso Lungu, 39, failed to show they were acquired lawfully.
Pilot praised after crash-landing faulty Somali passenger plane on seashore
The Civil Aviation Authority say it overshot the tarmac after failing to stop on the runway.
Kenya to confront Russia over ‘unacceptable’ use of its nationals in combat
Nairobi says it has shut down illegal recruiters and will urge Moscow to sign a deal banning conscription.
Eswatini angers Madagascar junta for hosting deposed leader
Eswatini says the talks were part of regional diplomacy and not an attempt to interfere.
Pakistan tune up for India with win against USA
Pakistan gear up for the highly anticipated T20 World Cup showdown with India by securing a 32-run victory against the United States in their second group-stage fixture.
New video game sees Africans fantasise about taking back looted treasures
Imagine it is 2099 and a historic treaty to return African artefacts is falling apart.
Migrant boat capsizes off Libya leaving 53 dead
The IOM says that almost 500 people have been reported dead or missing off Libya so far this year.
Senegal arrests 14 members of alleged paedophile gang linked to France
Police say the "transnational" criminal group has been in operation since 2017.
How off-the-shelf drones are changing jihadist warfare in West Africa
Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region.