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Uganda on alert as IS-linked fighters cross border

ADF militants, blamed for a series of deadly attacks, entered Uganda on Saturday, the army says.

The long-serving London nurse who ran for Ghana

Meet Matron Rose Amankwaah, a former medallist at the Commonwealth Games who has spent almost 50 years working for the NHS.

The long-serving London nurse who ran for Ghana

Meet Matron Rose Amankwaah, a former medallist at the Commonwealth Games who has spent almost 50 years working for the NHS.

S Africa TV star kicked off plane for being 'unruly'

Shamiso Mosaka was removed from a flight by police officers after crew said she was being "abusive".

S Africa TV star kicked off plane for being 'unruly'

Shamiso Mosaka was removed from a flight by police officers after crew said she was being "abusive".

Heatwave shuts schools and cuts power in South Sudan

Authorities say the extreme heat could last for two weeks and bring temperatures of up to 45C (113F).

Customers withdraw millions after cash machine glitch

Clients at Ethiopia's biggest commercial bank are being urged to return any money that isn't theirs.

Customers withdraw millions after cash machine glitch

Clients at Ethiopia's biggest commercial bank are being urged to return any money that isn't theirs.

Heatwave shuts schools and cuts power in South Sudan

Authorities say the extreme heat could last for two weeks and bring temperatures of up to 45C (113F).

Africa: African Diaspora Network (ADN) Announces Pivotal Partnership with Prosper Africa to Strengthen Economic Ties Between Africa and the USA

[African Diaspora Network] SILICON VALLEY, Calif., March 14, 2024 -- Prosper Africa and ADN collaboration will debut at the upcoming African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS24)

How a WhatsApp group helped save trafficked women

How 54 Malawian women trafficked to Oman to work in slave-like conditions were rescued.

How a WhatsApp group helped save trafficked women

How 54 Malawian women trafficked to Oman to work in slave-like conditions were rescued.

The WhatsApp group that saved trafficked women

How 54 Malawian women trafficked to Oman to work in slave-like conditions were rescued.

Africa Live: Tinubu orders manhunt for killers of soldiers in Delta

President Tinubu vows justice for 16 soldiers killed while on a peace mission in Delta state last week - and more

Niger's junta revokes military agreement with US

In a damning statement, a spokesperson decries Washington's "condescending attitude" towards Niger.

Niger's junta revokes military agreement with US

In a damning statement, a spokesperson decries Washington's "condescending attitude" towards Niger.

Idris Elba 'dreams big' with West African eco-city plan

The actor aims to regenerate an island off Sierra Leone and start the country’s first wind farm.

Idris Elba 'dreams big' with West African eco-city plan

The actor aims to regenerate an island off Sierra Leone and start the country’s first wind farm.

Idris Elba 'dreams big' with West African eco-city plan

The actor aims to regenerate an island off Sierra Leone and start the country’s first wind farm.

Iconic Cairo film studio engulfed by fire

The studio - one of the oldest in the world - produces films and TV series since its founding 80 years ago.