The sea is constantly dumping dead bodies: Libya flood kills over 5k
More than 5,300 people have died after floods in the Libyan city of Derna, a local minister says
"The sea is constantly dumping dozens of bodies," Hisham Chkiouat adds
The floods burst two dams in the...
Twenty-six people die in Nigeria boat accident
At least 26 people died in Nigeria's northern Niger state after a wooden boat they were travelling in capsized in a dam on Sunday.
The vessel was carrying over 100 passengers, including women and children,...
More than 820 dead after strong Morocco earthquake
More than 820 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck central Morocco, according to the country's interior ministry
The quake - measuring magnitude 6.8 - sent people rushing into the streets in Marrakesh and...
Dozens reported dead in river boat attack in Mali
Islamist militants have attacked a river boat in north-eastern Mali, killing at least 49 civilians, the interim government says.
They also reportedly attacked an army camp, killing 15 soldiers, while around 50 militants are said...
Gabon coup leaders say ousted president now free
Gabon's military leaders say they have freed deposed President Ali Bongo from house arrest, where he has been since they seized power last week.
This includes permission to travel abroad for medical check-ups.
He suffered a...
Tension in Nigeria as judges present election ruling
The ruling to determine the winner of the 25 February presidential election in Nigeria is under way in Abuja.
The court will decide on the petitions brought before it by opposition candidates of the People’s...
No evidence S Africa gave arms to Russia – inquiry
An independent inquiry has found no evidence that South Africa supplied weapons to Russia, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said.
The panel rejected claims made by the US ambassador to South Africa that a Russian ship...
Senegal opposition leader ends hunger strike
The main opposition party in Senegal says its leader, Ousmane Sonko, has ended a hunger strike he began following his arrest in late July.
Mr Sonko, a fierce critic of President Macky Sall, had been...
Africa should expect more coup d’états’ – Prof. Appiahgyei-Atua
Associate Professor at the University of Ghana (UG) School of Law, Professor Kwadwo Appiahagyei-Atu has warned of more coup d’etats’ on the Africa continent if leaders do not address the issues causing rampant coups.
Speaking...
Army officers say they are taking power in Gabon
Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power.
They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner.
The electoral...