Pregnant woman dies as severe floods hit Cameroon’s Douala

Douala floods have left a pregnant woman dead after heavy rain submerged roads and homes in Cameroon’s economic capital, with more rain forecast

China supplies nearly 40% of Nigeria’s imports as trade gap widens

Nigeria China trade reached new levels as Chinese imports exceeded $8 billion and accounted for nearly 40% of Nigeria’s imports in early 2026

UN raises concerns ahead of South Sudan elections

South Sudan elections face fresh concerns as a UN commission warns that violence, political instability and corruption could threaten credible polls

Uganda child malnutrition expected to rise sharply in Karamoja

Uganda child malnutrition is expected to rise sharply in Karamoja, with Save the Children estimating that 154,200 children could be affected

Nigeria suspends official visits to South Africa over migrant violence

Nigeria South Africa visits have been suspended by lawmakers amid concerns over violence targeting Nigerian citizens and other migrants

Six Nigerians face US charges over alleged $6m romance scam

Six Nigerians are set to face US charges over an alleged $6 million romance scam that authorities say targeted more than 100 women

Moroccan lawyers extend nationwide strike over profession law

The Moroccan lawyers strike has been extended as legal professionals protest reforms they say could undermine their independence

Quintet’s Sudan peace push raises questions over TASIS exclusion

Sudan peace talks face questions over the exclusion of TASIS as international mediators seek an inclusive process capable of ending the country’s war

The African town painted almost entirely blue

Chefchaouen’s blue city streets make this Moroccan town instantly recognisable. But why are so many of its buildings and alleyways painted blue?

Why do goats climb trees in Morocco?

Morocco’s tree-climbing goats really do climb argan trees. Discover why they head into the branches and the truth behind the famous images

Anthony Joshua crash driver trial postponed to November

The Anthony Joshua crash driver’s trial has been postponed to November 17 in Nigeria as he faces charges linked to the fatal 2025 collision

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