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'The water took everything': Mozambique hit by worst floods in decades

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 18:55
Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique
Categories: Africa, European Union

'The water took everything': Mozambique hit by worst floods in decades

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 18:55
Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Melania Trump documentary not showing in South African cinemas

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 17:29
No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Melania Trump documentary not showing in South African cinemas

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 17:29
No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Flights to northern Ethiopia cancelled as fears mount of renewed conflict

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 12:59
Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing "unforeseen circumstances".

Senegal boss Thiaw banned after Afcon final chaos

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 09:45
Senegal manager Pape Thiaw led his players off the pitch in protest during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final win over Morocco.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger's capital

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 08:23
The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Ex-Nigerian minister in bribery trial went on spending sprees, court hears

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 22:01
Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given "a life of luxury" in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Assefa targets repeat of record-breaking London win

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 17:48
Reigning champion Tigst Assefa will target a repeat of her record-breaking London Marathon victory when she takes on rivals Sifan Hassan and Peres Jepchirchir in this year's race.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Assefa targets repeat of record-breaking London win

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 17:48
Reigning champion Tigst Assefa will target a repeat of her record-breaking London Marathon victory when she takes on rivals Sifan Hassan and Peres Jepchirchir in this year's race.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 17:30
Ghana's foreign minister says the influencer is a "worthy ambassador", but some Ghanaians criticised the move.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

The model who moved to Ghana and wrapped her prosthetic leg in its famous fabric

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 01:17
Abena Christine Jon'el left the US and now aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities in Ghana.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

The model who moved to Ghana and wrapped her prosthetic leg in its famous fabric

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 01:17
Abena Christine Jon'el left the US and now aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities in Ghana.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

The model who moved to Ghana and wrapped her prosthetic leg in its famous fabric

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 01:17
Abena Christine Jon'el left the US and now aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities in Ghana.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Ex-Nigeria oil minister stands trial in UK on bribery charges

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 19:35
Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Nigeria president 'in great shape' after falling at Turkey reception

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 18:16
On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Rwanda takes legal action against UK over axed migrant deal

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 16:17
The African nation argues it is owed payments but Downing Street says it will fight the case.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

France invites Chad president in bid to ease troubled relations

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 15:14
Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Kipyegon announces plans for maternity ward in hometown

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 12:24
Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Kipyegon announces plans for maternity ward in hometown

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 12:24
Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

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