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Customers return $10m taken during bank glitch

A technical problem at an Ethiopian bank allowed people to withdraw more money than they held.

Chinese businessman sentenced to death in Nigeria

Frank Geng Quarong was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend - a killing that shocked Nigeria.

Chinese businessman sentenced to death in Nigeria

Frank Geng Quarong was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend - a killing that shocked Nigeria.

SA court rejects ANC bid to de-register Zuma party

South Africa's governing ANC wanted to stop the party backed by the ex-president from running in May.

Former prime minister concedes to Senegal opposition

Ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba calls Bassirou Diomaye Faye to congratulate him on his victory.

From jail to Africa's youngest elected president

Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become the African continent's youngest democratically elected leader.

From jailed unknown to Africa's youngest president

Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become the African continent's youngest democratically elected leader.

From jailed unknown to Africa's youngest president

Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become the African continent's youngest democratically elected leader.

Former prime minister concedes to Senegal opposition

Ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba calls Bassirou Diomaye Faye to congratulate him on his victory.

Binance official escapes Nigerian custody

Nadeem Anjarwalla's family say he left "lawfully" but the authorities say he had a "smuggled passport".

Binance official escapes Nigerian custody - reports

Nadeem Anjarwalla has left the country after a month in custody, a family source tells the BBC.

Crush at Nigeria cash hand-out kills seven

Children were among the victims of the crush at the charity event that attracted a big crowd.

Stampede at Nigeria cash hand-out kills seven

Children were among the victims of the crush at the charity event that attracted a big crowd.

Nigeria mourns Nollywood comedy titan, dead at 61

Amaechi Muonagor was a loved Nollywood legend, whose career spanned over two decades.

Nigeria mourns Nollywood comedy titan, dead at 61

Amaechi Muonagor was a loved Nollywood legend, whose career spanned over two decades.

Senegal: Senegal - Faye Nears Victory in Presidential Election

[DW] Several opposition candidates have congratulated Bassirou Diomaye Faye after he appeared to be ahead in preliminary tallies. However, the governing coalition has said it was sure there would be a runoff.

Zimbabwe: Zim Makes Strides in TB Fight

[The Herald] ZIMBABWE continues to record positive strides in the fight against the deadly Tuberculosis disease with the estimated incidence rate going down from 242 per 100 000 in 2015 to 204 per 100 000 in 2022

Ethiopia: FM Taye Exchanges Views With Maltese Counterpart On Common Concerns

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Foreign Affairs Minister Taye Atske Selassie has discussed with his Maltese Counterpart, Ian Borg, to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Says Seedlings Preparation Underway for This Year's Planting Season

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed disclosed that seedlings are under preparation across Ethiopia for this year's planting season as part of the Green Legacy Initiative.

Zimbabwe: Zim Has Adequate Sugar Stocks for Domestic, Industrial Consumption - ZSA

[New Zimbabwe] THE current drought induced by the El Nino phenomenon will not have any impact on the availability of sugar on the market, industry players have said.