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Opposition supporters killed in overnight clashes as Uganda president takes election lead

January 16, 2026

Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, is seeking a seventh successive victory [AFP via Getty Images]At least seven Ugandan opposition supporters were killed overnight in disputed circumstances, as President...

Tunisian opposition leaders jailed on terror charges

April 19, 2025

A court in Tunisia has sentenced a group of senior politicians, businessmen and lawyers to long prison sentences on conspiracy and terrorism charges.The defendants received sentences of up to...

Nigeria’s spectacular horse parade closing Ramadan

April 1, 2025

Booming gunfire, vibrant gowns and blaring trumpets have animated the Nigerian city of Dutse during the durbar.This is a days-long horse parade held to mark Eid al-Fitr, a celebration...

Gunfire and explosions hit rebel rally in DR Congo

February 27, 2025

Gunfire and explosions have ripped through a rally held by rebel leaders in a city they recently captured in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.Videos show chaotic scenes with bodies...

At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday – UN

January 31, 2025

The UN says at least 700 people have been killed in intense fighting in Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, since Sunday.UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric...

Nigerians take to the streets for Calabar Carnival

December 29, 2024

Christmas revellers descended on Nigeria's southern port city of Calabar this weekend for its festive carnival dubbed "Africa's biggest street party".[Emmanuel Adegboye / EPA]The glitzy parade had floats and...