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31.01.2026 18:00 The mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.

31.01.2026 03:01 The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

30.01.2026 22:00 Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".

30.01.2026 17:01 South Africa accuses the Israeli envoy of insulting President Ramaphosa. Israel says the expulsion is "baseless".

30.01.2026 12:22 Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

30.01.2026 12:22 The multiparty system had been "promoting division among citizens", the country's interior minister said.

30.01.2026 12:22 Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.

30.01.2026 12:22 Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria.

30.01.2026 12:22 England captain Fran Williams says the Roses were "off the pace" against South Africa as they are beaten 52-48 in the opening game of the three-match series in Johannesburg.

29.01.2026 21:20 No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.

29.01.2026 21:20 Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

29.01.2026 16:10 Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing "unforeseen circumstances".

29.01.2026 11:20 The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km from the presidential place.

29.01.2026 11:20 Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

29.01.2026 01:40 Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given "a life of luxury" in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.