Government commissioner who defected from opposition in April killed as violence spirals out of control in South Sudan
James Kueth Makuach, the government-appointed commissioner, was killed on Sunday when opposition fighters launched an assault on Walgak, a remote area in Akobo West, according to officials from both sides.
Egypt fails to break 86th-minute hoodoo that has haunted African teams out of World Cup in 15 minutes 3-goal blitz
Lionel Messi did it yet again at this year’s World Cup. The Argentina great scored another goal – his eighth of the tournament – and led his team to an improbable 3-2 victory over Egypt on Tuesday despite trailing by two with only 11 minutes of regulation time to play....
At 83 years, Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa signs into law raft of amendments that abolish direct presidential election
The changes have drawn criticism from human rights lawyers, civil society groups, opposition politicians and some veterans of Zimbabwe’s 1970s liberation war, who argue that extending presidential terms requires approval through a national referendum.
Use of brute force becomes a ‘norm’ as Kenya, Tanzanian capitals eye witness heavy police deployments to suppress protests
In Tanzania’s commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, police and military personnel were deployed and no protesters were seen. An annual trade fair continued under heavy protection.
From frying pan into fire: How internally displaced persons in eastern Congo escaped from militia attacks only to land in the jaws of Ebola
In Ketone, about 45 people have died in the camp since May, including both adults and children, Etienne said. Twenty of those deaths were confirmed to have been caused by Ebola virus disease. “Today, the main problem is the Ebola epidemic,” he said.
Cape Verde and Africa’s World Cup profile in general is expected to alter views on continent where football is a religion
Speaking ahead of Cabo Verde’s group-stage match against Uruguay, Neves described the team’s World Cup debut as a historic milestone
Corrupt FIFA: President Trump’s match-fixing attempt comes off the wheels as US crashes out of World Cup on 4-1 thumping Belgium
FIFA then suspended the ban so Balogun could play, which Trump called a “brilliant decision”, but sparked fury from the Belgium team, an international uproar and turned the incident into the main talking point of the tournament.
Just as he doesn’t know his date of birth, Ugandan President Museveni does not have clear plan for a nation teetering hopelessly on brink of collapse
Corruption remains endemic. Uganda scored just 25 points out of 100 on Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 148th out of 180 countries. When public resources are siphoned off by elites while the majority struggle for basic sustenance, the legitimacy of the state erodes. The socioeconomic magma chamber builds pressure with every corrupt transaction, every unfilled job vacancy, every empty stomach, and every young woman sold into servitude in the Gulf.
Kenya’s President Ruto tears into ethnic warlords as fears mount he’s filling public offices with kinsmen to fasten grip on power beyond 2032
The domination of public service, police and military by the Kalenjin community is gradually fomenting fears that president is mobilising his community as part of his strategy to stay in power beyond 2032 if he wins next year’s presidential election.
Old Mutual devices new restructuring plan to limit losses, resume payment of dividends to shareholders
Old Mutual Group Chief Executive Officer Arthur Oginga said the approval marks a key milestone in strengthening the company’s financial position and enhancing its ability to deliver long-term value to shareholders.