NewsNewsAfricaSenegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison termsThe bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".5 hrs agoAfricaDrones hammer Sudan's gold and oil zone - the pivotal new front lineIntensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.10 hrs agoAfricaNigeria denies report it paid 'huge' ransom to free pupils in mass abductionThe rebuttal was followed by news the police chief was resigning a year before the end of his term.17 hrs agoAfricaGhana drops coup leader's name from main airport on putsch anniversarySupporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.23 hrs agoAfricaEx-Nigerian minister confronted tycoons who bribed her, court toldDiezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.15 hrs agoAfricaTwo Ugandan women detained after allegedly kissing in publicUganda has some of the strictest anti-homosexual laws in the world.2 hrs agoSenegal decry imprisonment of fans after Afcon clashesSenegal's prime minister says it is "regrettable" that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.15 hrs agoRamaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine warThe men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.22 hrs agoWorldFeatures and analysisCatch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festivalDays of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.South African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes holdThe government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetablesDuring winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.How the tide turned against the leader of South Africa's second-biggest partyJohn Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.A seat at the table or on the menu? 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Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates5 hrs agoSenegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison termsThe bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".5 hrs ago10 hrs agoDrones hammer Sudan's gold and oil zone - the pivotal new front lineIntensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.10 hrs ago15 hrs agoEx-Nigerian minister confronted tycoons who bribed her, court toldDiezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.15 hrs ago17 hrs agoNigeria denies report it paid 'huge' ransom to free pupils in mass abductionThe rebuttal was followed by news the police chief was resigning a year before the end of his term.17 hrs ago23 hrs agoGhana drops coup leader's name from main airport on putsch anniversarySupporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.23 hrs ago2 days agoChad shuts border with Sudan in bid to stop conflict spreadingA Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens. 2 days ago2 days agoRobert Mugabe's son charged with attempted murder in South AfricaBellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.2 days ago3 days ago'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary bossSudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.3 days ago4 days agoCatch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festivalDays of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.4 days ago...
