Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he is not ruling out foul play after 100 wildfires were recorded.
Category: Africa
Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.
Antonio helps young Ghanaians chase Premier League dreams
Former West Ham forward Michail Antonio is helping players from a Ghana academy, who have travelled to England in the hope of turning pro.
South Africa hold off All Blacks fightback to level series
World champions South Africa deliver a powerful first-half performance as they edge past New Zealand and level ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ series at 1-1.
Two-year curfew lifted in Sudan's capital
The military authorities retook control of the city 18 months ago, but the conflict continues elsewhere.
Dutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocide
The court in The Hague convicted the 66-year-old of war crimes and the crime of genocide.
World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda’s Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.
Mali music star Salif Keïta cancels South African concerts over 'xenophobic violence'
He says his decision is “a rejection of hate” rather than a rejection of South Africans.
Nigeria's football leadership resigns amid governance concerns
The president, general secretary and executive committee of the Nigeria Football Federation all resign, leaving a leadership vacuum.
Tottenham sign Man City's Marmoush on loan
Tottenham sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.