01:06 Uganda Electric boda bodas offer cleaner rides and new jobs in Uganda Motorcycle taxis are among the fastest and most affordable ways to get around East Africa, and in Uganda they are widely known as boda bodas. ...
01:23 Brazil Spiritual cleansing ritual by Afro-Brazilian ahead of Rio carnival In a vibrant prelude to Carnival, followers of Afro-Brazilian religions performed a sweeping cleansing ritual at Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome ...
Guinea Guinea: Heavy gunfire reported near central Prison in Conakry Heavy "automatic gunfire" rang out near the central prison in Guinea's capital early on Tuesday in Kaloum, Conakry's administrative centre where ...
01:03 Senegal 2026 edition of Africa Eco Race comes to an end in Dakar The final competitive stage of the Africa Eco Race 2026 marked the transition toward the conclusion of an exceptional adventure. The participants ...
01:44 International trade African manufacturers warn short-term AGOA extension offers a brief respite They say while the one-year renewal is good news, it will not encourage long-term investment by businesses.
01:00 Portugal Portugal on edge as Storm Leonardo triggers new flooding Storm Leonardo battered Portugal on 5 February, killing one man, forcing hundreds to flee their homes and leaving Alcácer do Sal underwater, ...
01:00 Ukraine Russian drones strike Kyiv as capital battles power cuts and cold Ukraine woke to fresh attacks on its capital on 5 February 2026, as Kyiv faces a growing energy crisis and renewed Russian strikes.
01:03 Morocco Moroccan security forces carry out evacuations as floods hit north More than 50,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in northern Morocco due to severe weather and heavy rainfall affecting several provinces, ...
01:12 USA US President Donald Trump signs short-term extension of AGOA Trump on Tuesday signed into law an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, but the extension is short-term and lasts only until ...
01:00 Ukraine Kyiv hit by Russian drones: fires and injuries across multiple districts Ukraine reports overnight Russian drone strikes on Kyiv that injured four people and damaged homes, public buildings and power lines across several ...
01:00 Ukraine Kyiv residents shelter in metro stations as Russian air strikes resume Ukraine faced renewed Russian air strikes overnight, ending a brief pause. Kyiv residents took shelter in metro stations as attacks continued ...
01:00 Italy Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 Olympics Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume ...
01:47 Nigeria African creators push for recognition of digital work as full-time careers Participants focused on monetizing what they described as “SWAG,” an acronym for Sound, Walk, Attire, and Grubs, which they said form the cultural ...
02:19 United Kingdom Anthony Joshua pays tribute to friends killed in Nigeria car crash In a video post on social media, the boxer called the two men his brothers and said he had been through a 'traumatic' time.
00:33 South Africa At least 11 dead in South Africa in latest crash involving a minibus taxi Some eight others sustained serious injuries and are receiving urgent medical care at nearby hospitals.
Niamey Heavy gunfire erupts near Niger capital's airport before calm returns A burst of heavy gunfire and explosions erupted early Thursday near the international airport in Niger's capital Niamey before halting within ...
02:23 Kenya Kenyan court dismisses compensation claim by victims of 1998 Nairobi bombing The judge said petitioners failed to provide evidence to support a claim of negligence on the part of the government.
01:05 Nigeria Corruption trial of Nigeria's ex-oil minister and former OPEC chief opens in London British prosecutors on Tuesday accused Diezani Alison-Madueke, the first woman president of OPEC, of enjoying a "life of luxury" from bribes ...
01:00 Greece Severe weather in Greece claims lives of coastguard officer and woman Greece woke up to severe weather on Wednesday as heavy rain and strong winds swept across much of the country.
01:15 Tunisia At least four dead in Tunisia floods after heaviest rainfall in over 70 years All four deaths occurred in Moknine in Tunisia's Monastir governorate. A fifth person died in flooding in northwestern Algeria.
01:19 Haiti Kenyan police unit comes under fire in Port-au-Prince A specialised police unit in Port-au-Prince came under attack on Monday as it patrolled the streets of the Haitian capital.
01:06 Nigeria Nigerian court adjourns trial of driver in British boxer car crash case Anthony Joshua’s two associates died in the December accident while he was hospitalised with injuries.
01:21 South Africa 13 schoolchildren killed in tragic road crash south of Johannesburg A tragic road crash south of Johannesburg has claimed the lives of thirteen schoolchildren. Police say a minibus transporting pupils to school ...
Kenya Kenya secures zero-duty access to China Kenya has secured zero-duty access for almost all its exports to China in a preliminary deal, its trade minister said Thursday, as Nairobi seeks ...
01:00 Australia Violent thunderstorms trigger flash flooding along Australia's Great Ocean Road Severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Victoria, Australia, with over 170 mm of rain. Cars were swept away, but no injuries were reported.
01:04 United States Protests erupt in Minneapolis after ICE officer kills woman during immigration crackdown In a memorandum signed on Wednesday, the White House said the move aligns with Trump’s “America First” agenda. The list includes 31 United Nations ...
11:16 Business Africa Global aircraft parts shortage grounds African airlines [Business Africa] A global shortage of aircraft spare parts is grounding planes, causing widespread delays and cancellations—and smaller national airlines are ...
01:44 Central African Republic Runner-up in CAR's presidential election rejects provisional results, alleging widespread fraud The runner-up in Central African Republic’s presidential election Anicet-Georges Dologuélé is alleging widespread fraud after provisional results ...
01:26 Somalia Somalia's National Army brings 'total war' to al-Shabab militants Somalia's National Army brings 'total war' to al-Shabab militants
01:00 USA USA: Minneapolis protests erupt after woman killed in ICE operation Protests erupted in Minneapolis after a woman was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation, with vigils and growing criticism ...