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13.05.2026 12:50 The foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.

13.05.2026 12:50 The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

12.05.2026 19:40 The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.

12.05.2026 19:40 Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.

12.05.2026 19:40 Yassin Mohamud wants to help "build a city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive".

12.05.2026 14:40 Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.

12.05.2026 10:20 In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.

12.05.2026 01:30 President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.

11.05.2026 21:00 The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.

11.05.2026 16:50 A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to flee.

11.05.2026 16:50 Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.

11.05.2026 12:10 A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.

10.05.2026 18:30 Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.

08.05.2026 13:30 The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.

08.05.2026 13:30 Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was "a distinguished statesman and patriot".