Africa – Sowetan
Alleged agent of French intelligence services ordered to leave country immediately
Bill aimed at curbing the conversion of land for mining and other crops
Zambia holds elections under improved economic indicators, but high costs and fairness concerns persist
More than 50 Nigerian Christian and Muslim leaders sign peace accord for unity before 2027
The Sudanese Rapid Support Forces renewed its assault on the city of al-Obeid on Wednesday and stepped up drone and land attacks across the country this week following losses on several fronts, according to witnesses
Zambia holds elections on Thursday to decide if President Hakainde Hichilema will get a second five-year term as reward for his economic recovery plan
Scores killed when an overloaded passenger ferry capsized on Lake Kariba
Drought and conflict in Somalia have displaced many, causing severe hunger in Baidoa
Genetic analysis of the rare Bundibugyo virus strain shows it stems from a fresh spillover event
Two civilians and 17 rebels also died in the clash in Kebbi state
Conflict, poor roads and health-worker strikes are hampering efforts to contain the fast-moving crisis
Funding to tackle acute malnutrition in parts of Somalia has dropped by more than 80% this year, Médecins Sans Frontières said on Tuesday
Living standards for millions in Africa’s largest oil exporter have crumbled in the past three years as the government of President Bola Tinubu pushed through painful reforms
WHO regional director for Africa Dr Mohamed Yakub Janabi said some Ebola cases early on in the DRC were wrongly attributed to malaria and typhoid
The governor of Libya’s Central Bank, Naji Issa, has submitted his resignation to the country’s rival legislative chambers, according to two documents seen by Reuters on Monday.