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Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies during match

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 17:10
Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 15:57
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 15:57
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 11:01
William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 18:05
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.
Categories: Africa

South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 18:05
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 17:33
Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:43
Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 09:47
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

This man was jailed for five years over Nigeria's End Sars protests and then freed without trial

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 01:37
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

This man was jailed for five years over Nigeria's End Sars protests and then freed without trial

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 01:37
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 01:33
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Nigeria's suspected coup plotters deny treason charges

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 19:33
Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

'I cried so hard' - the Kenyan WNBA star who beat US visa heartbreak

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:10
Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.

'I cried so hard' - the Kenyan WNBA star who beat US visa heartbreak

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:10
Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Taiwan president cancels Eswatini trip after African countries close airspace

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 08:25
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 06:01
The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Guinea Bissau's Djabi seriously injured in stabbing

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 15:50
Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Korir defends Boston Marathon title with course record

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 20:30
Kenya's John Korir sets a new course record of two hours, one minute and 52 seconds to win a second successive Boston Marathon.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

'They told me he was dead': Children born near Kenyan army base learn truth about UK soldier dads

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 01:07
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

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