Malawians returning from South Africa face uncertain future/in /by
Malawians forced to return home after fleeing anti-immigrant violence in South Africa are facing the daunting challenge of rebuilding after abandoning their jobs and lives across the border.
ICC ‘concerned’ over withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger/in /by
The International Criminal Court has voiced concern over the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, saying it undermines the global pursuit of justice.
DRC and Senegal crash out of World Cup after losing early leads/in /by
A disappointing end for Senegal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who both had their opponents on the ropes before seeing their World Cup dreams evaporate.
Wole Soyinka university theatre fosters new talent in Nigeria and beyond/in /by
At the University of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, the Wole Soyinka Theatre stands out as a true breeding ground for talent. For decades, it has trained artists who have shaped theatre, film, and culture in Nigeria and beyond.
South African police say anti-immigrant protests were ‘mostly peaceful’/in /by
South African police said Wednesday that nationwide anti-immigration protests held the previous day were "mostly peaceful", despite isolated incidents of looting and criminal activity.
Breakaway Catholic group defies Pope to consecrate new bishops/in /by
A  Catholic splinter group consecrated four bishops on Wednesday, despite a direct appeal from Pope Leo to call it off.
Stores assess damage after looting in South Africa’s anti-foreigner protests/in /by
Ransacked shelves and discarded packaging were all that remained inside several shops near the port city of Durban Wednesday after looting during protests demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave South Africa.
How haircuts are helping men recover at a Kenyan mental health hospital/in /by
At Kenya’s largest mental health referral hospital, male patients are offered a different kind of therapy: a personal grooming session provided by two visiting barbers. Healthcare workers say personal grooming is an important aspect of recovery, as patients often lose interest in self-care.
Sudan’s RSF committed ethnic cleansing, Amnesty report alleges/in /by
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their campaign to seize El-Fasher between 2024 and 2025, according to a new report from Amnesty International released on Wednesday.
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery imports first crude oil from UAE/in /by
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has imported two cargoes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates this month, marking its first ever purchase from a Middle Eastern supplier, S&P Global Commodity Insights reported last week.