For most of his life, Hafidh Ameir Hassan was a teacher, agricultural academic and a deeply private man. Then, in March 2021, his wife, Samia Suluhu Hassan, became Tanzania’s president — thrusting him ...

Mali announced that it is cutting off diplomatic relations with Ukraine over Ukrainian ''involvement'' in a recent deadly terrorist attack in the West African country. Malian government ''has learned, ...

Ethiopia will prioritise vehicles transporting essential goods and those in the public transport sector at fuel stations as the country grapples with shortages caused by the Middle East war. Ethiopia ...

In Buganda kingdom, the gomesi dress, a brightly-coloured, floor-length gown with squared neckline and puffed sleeves, is a symbol of honour and prestige. It is fastened with a belt below the waist, ...

A young social media influencer and content creator from Haiti, Ariana Milagro Lafond, has beaten competitors from several African countries to become champion of this year’s House of Challenge. The ...

Zimbabwe's national police service said in a post on X on Sunday that the death toll from a ferry accident on Lake Kariba on August 11 had risen to 80. Share The ferry was travelling from Kariba town ...

Kenya's national power utility said on Tuesday that rapid uptake of variable renewable energy sources such as wind and solar was affecting the stability of its electricity grid. Share Kenya Power says ...

The winner was announced after it was determined that results from selected polling stations from five of the country's 226 constituencies could have no material impact on the outcome. Share Hichilema ...

Mawaziri wa mambo ya nje wamethibitisha mipango ya kuanzisha au kuunga mkono vikwazo vya kitaifa na vya Ulaya dhidi ya bidhaa zinazotoka katika makazi haramu ya Israel katika Ukingo wa Magharibi unaok ...

The American artist, illustrator and writer Maira Kalman famously said, "Everyone I know is looking for solace, hope, and a tasty snack." Awara, the Nigerian version of tofu or curd cheese made of ...

An NGO in Cameroon says three people were kidnapped and killed in December 2024 because their families were unable to pay ransom. / Photo: Getty Images / Getty Images Armed men have kidnapped a ...

Displaced Sudanese civilians returning to cities ravaged by over two years of brutal conflict are at risk of injury or death from unexploded ordnance (UXO) and landmines, says the UN Mine Action ...