The Latest Breaking News from Africa

Limpopo, in northern South Africa, home to 6.6 million people, several large mines and the Kruger National Park (one of Africa’s largest game reserves), experienced unusually severe floods in mid-January 2026. Rural villages remained cut off from the world following the week-long heavy rains. The Kruger National Park was evacuated…

YouTuber iShowSpeed described his 28-day, 20-country African tour as life-changing. He aimed to showcase the continent's rich cultures, traditions, and history, countering negative stereotypes. Broadcasting live, he shared experiences from visiting historical sites to learning dances and meeting locals. The journey also revealed his West African ancestry, making it a…

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, produced thrills and several story lines, some good and others not so good. It ended in a victory for Senegal – their second Afcon championship. While the 1-0 victory over Morocco was deserved, the championship game ended on…

South Africa has a new draft white paper on immigration, citizenship and refugees. This, the fourth in three decades, represents a step change from the previous efforts. It is a genuine attempt to develop an efficient but humane set of policies.

Jennifer Chapman, the minister of state for international development and Africa, says the UK will still work with organisations that have ‘proved themselves effective’

South Africa has decided to "temporarily withdraw" from the G20, after a request by the United States. Washington takes on the rotating presidency for the year 2026, following on from South Africa in 2025. This comes after more than a year of bilateral tensions which Pretoria hopes to ease by…

‘I’ve done so many incredible things in my life but this trip is different,’ said the American streamer as he concluded his tour of the continent

Despite the proliferation of startup-friendly jurisdictions worldwide, the United States remains the incorporation destination of choice for founders far beyond its borders. From Europe and Latin America to Asia and Africa, entrepreneurs continue to form U.S. entities even when their teams, customers, and operations remain entirely overseas.

American streamer iShowSpeed thrilled fans by performing a daring backflip next to Ghana's Black Star monument on January 26, 2026. The stunt occurred during his Africa tour's final show at Black Star Square, showcasing his adventurous streaming style. While fans celebrated his bravery, the risky move near the historical landmark…

Myrie is great company, getting stuck into everything from street art to milking goats and having tea with Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter – but he is incredibly moving, too. More soon please!

Morocco and Senegal are pledging to stay friends after their national soccer teams clashed in a chaotic final to the Africa Cup