Kenya: the man rescuing wild birds, even without a roof over his head
A Kenyan man who once lived on the streets now shares his small home with a small flock of rescued birds. Rodgers Oloo Magutha has nursed dozens of injured kites, owls and storks back to health, filling a gap in a country with few rehabilitation centres.
Putin signals willingness to repair ties with Europe
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a surprise call for improved diplomatic relations with Europe, saying Moscow is ready to restore dialogue despite ties remaining at their lowest point since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
South Africa to probe Iran’s role in naval drills that angered US
The controversy comes at a sensitive time for Pretoria, which is trying to repair strained relations with the United States. Ties have worsened under President Donald Trump’s administration, which has accused South Africa of anti-American policies, imposed steep trade tariffs
Tension grips Kampala as Museveni leads and residents await election results
Kampala remained tense and unusually quiet on Friday as Ugandans waited for the final results of the presidential election, with uncertainty gripping the capital.
Cameroon opposition leader denies talks with government
His party, the Front for the National Salvation of Cameroon, has also announced it will boycott upcoming parliamentary and municipal elections, arguing that participation would legitimise what it calls electoral wrongdoing.
Deadly floods sweep Southern Africa as authorities warn of more heavy rains
Torrential rains and devastating floods have killed dozens of people across southern Africa, with authorities warning that more severe weather is still to come.
Russia’s new ambassador presents credentials in Niger as ties deepen
Russia’s new ambassador to Niger presented his credentials on Thursday to the West African country’s military leader, as the two nations continue to strengthen ties.
AFCON 2025: Who is leading the Golden Boot race?
Brahim Díaz continues to lead the Golden Boot race at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, holding onto top spot as Morocco seal their place in the final on home ground.
Gaza air strike by Israel kills Hamas commander and four others
An Israeli air strike in Gaza killed five, including a commander of Hamas' Al Qassam Brigades. Hamas called it an assassination, accusing Israel of escalating tensions.
The Libyan filmmaker who fights for the return of cinema to his country
Libya's capital Tripoli was once home to a flourishing cinema scene. But the dictatorship by Muammar Gaddafi and the Libyan civil war led to the disappearance of all cinemas and filmmaking in the city. One director is trying to change that.