Nigeria’s election campaign begins with Tinubu facing a reform test

Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline loomsPreparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.22 mins agoAfrica

Can Kenya’s AI ambitions coexist with Naivasha’s water needs?

Four arrested over boxing champion's murder in South AfricaOne of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.26 mins agoAfrica

Can Nigeria power Africa?

Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.6 mins agoAfrica

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 secondsEthiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.19 hrs agoAthletics

Guyana’s Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.25 mins agoAfrica

After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?

DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talksRepresentatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.2 hrs agoAfrica

Dozens dead after boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria

Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fearsAn eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.24 mins agoAfrica

Corruption charges dropped against South Africa's police intelligence bossOfficials had faced charges over the appointment of a civilian to a top post within crime intelligence.2 hrs agoAfrica

Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinctionOnce a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.2 hrs agoAfrica

Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group saysGaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani's detention is "unjustified and disproportionate", Reporters Without Borders says.10 hrs agoWorld