Kenya court to rule in Paul Mackenzie case over children’s deaths
A Kenyan court is due to deliver a ruling in the case against pastor Paul Mackenzie and others charged over the deaths of children linked to the Shakahola case.
Equatorial Guinea expands Bioko malaria strategy to mainland
Equatorial Guinea is extending malaria-control work developed on Bioko Island to the mainland as part of a wider plan to reduce infections and deaths.
Rugby player Hyron Andrews dies after fall at team hotel in France
South African rugby player Hyron Andrews has died after a fall at a team hotel in La Rochelle. French authorities are investigating the circumstances.
South Africa and Mozambique mark 40 years since Samora Machel’s death
South Africa and Mozambique are commemorating Samora Machel, the former Mozambican president who died in a plane crash near the countries’ border in 1986.
Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case amid regional outbreak
Kenya has confirmed an eighth Ebola case as authorities respond to a regional outbreak, with health officials continuing contact tracing and public-health measures.
Pope Leo XIV makes first major appearance after lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV has made his first major public appearance since lung cancer surgery, as the Vatican continues to provide updates on his recovery.
NELFUND chief receives AFSA award for student finance work
NELFUND managing director Akintunde Sawyerr has received an award from the African Students Financial Aid Network, recognizing work on student financing.
Ethiopian Airlines flight turns back after Israel bars Indonesian pilot
An Ethiopian Airlines flight returned after an Indonesian pilot was denied entry to Israeli airspace, according to the airline, which described the incident as a mistake.
IMF forecasts Middle East and Central Asia economy to shrink in 2026
The IMF expects the Middle East and Central Asia economy to contract in 2026, citing the effects of conflict and disruption to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Zimbabwean Caine Prize winner denies using AI to write story
Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza says he wrote his Caine Prize-winning story himself, responding to claims that artificial intelligence generated the work.