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Seven missing after multi-storey building collapses in Kenya's capital

Sat, 10/24/2026 - 11:44
Rescue efforts are under way to find people trapped under the block, which was still under construction when it buckled.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

World champion Jepchirchir fails drugs test

Fri, 10/23/2026 - 14:01
Reigning world women's marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after a sample tests positive for EPO.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Doctors tell the BBC about the targeting of Sudanese hospitals by paramilitary fighters

Fri, 10/23/2026 - 13:30
A BBC investigation has found evidence that Sudanese paramilitary fighters systematically destroyed el-Fasher's healthcare system.

Malawi opposition demands answers over president's prolonged stay abroad

Fri, 10/23/2026 - 12:36
This is President Peter Mutharika's fifth visit to South Africa this year.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC finds

Fri, 10/23/2026 - 12:23
The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Woman with Ebola in Nigeria confirmed as wife of Swiss diplomat

Fri, 10/23/2026 - 12:14
Her husband is currently in isolation but has not developed any symptoms, Swiss officials say.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC investigation finds

Fri, 10/23/2026 - 01:16
The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.

Approach African GP with humility, says Hamilton

Fri, 10/23/2026 - 00:47
Lewis Hamilton addresses concerns on human rights grounds about holding an African Grand Prix in Rwanda by saying people should "approach it with humility".

Approach African GP with humility, says Hamilton

Fri, 10/23/2026 - 00:47
Lewis Hamilton addresses concerns on human rights grounds about holding an African Grand Prix in Rwanda by saying people should "approach it with humility".
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Aga banned for fake prescription from family member

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 20:25
Ruti Aga tried to explain a positive test for a banned substance with a fake prescription from a non-existent clinic.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Crowd of 50 beats foreigner to death in South Africa

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 18:15
The attack on the unidentified victim follows a wave of anti-migrants protests in South Africa this year.

Two European women held captive for more than a year in Niger freed in Libya

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 15:22
The Swiss government told the BBC that the freed national was on her way back to Switzerland.

Nigeria's first Ebola patient holidayed in Uganda, officials say

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 12:10
The wife of a diplomat based in Abuja travelled to Kampala for a vacation.

South Africa's Andrews died of tear in artery around heart - autopsy

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 16:39
Former Sale player Hyron Andrews - who was found dead at his new team's hotel base before a Champions Cup match - died of natural causes, an autopsy finds.

Is Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed?

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 11:55
The US has advised its citizens to reconsider travelling to Kenya but the government tries to reassure people.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Is Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed?

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 11:55
The US has advised its citizens to reconsider travelling to Kenya but the government tries to reassure people.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Gambia to pay victims of Yahya Jammeh's rule from proceeds of his seized US mansion

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 10:31
The Gambia has confirmed receiving $2.5m from the sale of the house in Maryland.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Nigeria confirms Ebola case linked to East Africa

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 21:11
A female patient is in isolation and receiving medical care after being admitted to a hospital in Abuja.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Bavuma epic drags SA back into Test - have they time to beat Australia?

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 18:27
Captain Temba Bavuma drags South Africa back into their Test series against Australia but did his side bat on too long on day three?

Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 300 people, sources say

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 18:09
A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

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