South Africa 3 hours ago Rescuers make contact with 11 workers buried alive by South Africa building collapse Rescue teams have made contact with 11 people buried alive in the rubble of a George, South Africa, apartment building that was under construction when it collapsed.
Africa 13 hours ago Togo's longtime leader eliminates presidential elections by signing new constitution Togo's president has enacted a new constitution eliminating presidential elections, prompting concerns that he aims to prolong his family's longstanding rule.
South Africa 1 day ago 2 workers confirmed dead, 53 still trapped after South Africa building collapse Two construction workers are now confirmed dead and 53 others trapped following the collapse of a multi-story apartment building in George, South Africa.
Africa 1 day ago Nigerian journalist's arrest sparks outcry over press freedom restrictions Last week, Nigerian journalist Daniel Ojukwu was arrested in Lagos, triggering concerns about declining press freedoms in Nigeria. Nigeria ranks low in press freedom.
South Africa 1 day ago Building fire that killed 76 in South Africa was caused by building negligence, report says A report on a deadly building fire in South Africa that killed 76 people blames city authorities for neglecting safety concerns at the building for years prior.
Africa 1 day ago Chad holds long-awaited presidential election set to end years of military rule Chad is holding a presidential election after three years of military rule under interim president Mahamat Deby Itno, who assumed power following his father's death.
Africa 4 days ago A military court sentences 8 Congolese army soldiers to death for cowardice, other crimes 8 soldiers were sentenced to death by a military court in eastern Congo for cowardice and other crimes related to fleeing the battlefield, as the government struggles to quell violence in the area.
Africa 4 days ago Sudanese military leader's son dies of injuries following a motorcycle crash in Turkey Mohammed Fattah Burhan Rahman, the son of Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah Burhan, has died at a hospital in Turkey's capital of Ankara after being severely injured in a motorcycle accident.
US 4 days ago Base housing US military entered by Russian troops in Niger, defense official says Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that hosts U.S. troops following a decision to expel U.S. forces, according to a U.S. defense official.
Africa 4 days ago Bombing at refugee camp kills 5 people, including children, in eastern Congo A bomb explosion at a refugee camp in eastern Congo has killed at least five people, including children, with over 20 others sustaining injuries, officials say.