Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.
Africa: Strengthening Malaria Prevention Efforts in the Sahel #WorldMalariaDay
[allAfrica] Malaria, spread by infected Anopheles mosquitoes, is one of the deadliest yet preventable diseases in the world. In 2024, it was estimated to claim about 610,000 lives, according to the World Health Organisation. Africa bears the brunt of this burden, accounting for 95% of global cases a
Chad: Algeria and Chad Cement Stategic Partnership With Raft of Bilateral Deals
[RFI] Chad and Algeria have signed more than 30 agreements focusing heavily on economic cooperation in the energy sector, with Chadian president hailing a political will to move "from a traditional friendship to a new-generation strategic partnership".
Africa: Two-Thirds of Global Hunger Concentrated in 10 Conflict-Hit Countries
[UN News] A growing share of global hunger is becoming entrenched in a small group of conflict-hit countries, with two-thirds of people facing acute food insecurity concentrated in just 10 nations, a major international report backed by UN agencies warns.
South Africa: Most Malaria Cases in Gauteng Imported - NICD
[Health-e] This week, the Gauteng health department issued an alert about increased malaria cases in the province, urging residents to be vigilant.
Africa: Spat With Trump Distracts From Pope Leo's Africa Tour
[ISS] The Pope used his Africa debut to address broader global issues - but left many local questions unanswered.
Chelsea set to open talks with top European manager
Chelsea are reportedly preparing an attempt to lure Luis Enrique to Stamford Bridge, as the club continues its search for Laim Rosenior's replacement. The Blues have endured a poor spell marked by inconsistency and frequent managerial changes, prompting the hierarchy to consider elite-level options
Nigeria launches three-year plan to upgrade Internet system
Nigeria’s shift to a new internet standard comes as demand for data continues to surge.
Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement on the Fifth Joint Oversight Committee for the Peace Agreement Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda
[State Department] The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union mediator), and the African Union Commission on the occa
Ramaphosa to attend F1 Grand Prix to lobby for South African race
The South African president hopes to bring an F1 race to the Kyalami circuit near Johannesburg for the first time in over three decades.