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Kenya confirms second Ebola case - a relative of the first victim

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 19:23
It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Why Rwanda's deal for F1 race remains controversial

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 16:47
Formula 1 will return to Africa in the early 2030s, but Rwanda's deal to stage a race has prompted accusations of sportswashing against the country.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by police

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 13:24
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam imposed a curfew after days of unrest that first began over water shortages.
Categories: Africa

Bolt comparisons a 'privilege' - Dambile

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:50
South African sprinter Sinesipho Dambile says comparisons with Usain Bolt are a “privilege” as he targets World Championship and Olympic glory after a breakout season.
Categories: Africa, Balkan News

Zimbabwean author denies using AI to write award-winning story

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 01:31
Simbarashe Kundizeza was responding to an accusation that has caused an uproar on social media.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

A 'landmark' moment - why has Rwanda been chosen to host F1?

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 17:01
How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

A 'landmark' moment - why has Rwanda been chosen to host F1?

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 17:01
How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix.
Categories: Africa, Balkan News

Rusty or something more? South Africa's concern after Australia loss

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 15:28
Australia complete 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban. What does heavy defeat mean for the world champions?
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Rwanda to host F1's first race in Africa since 1993

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 15:21
Rwanda signs a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting "in the early 2030s".
Categories: Africa, Balkan News

Ex-president named leader of new DR Congo rebel coalition

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 13:23
Joseph Kabila had previously denied having links to the M23 rebels, which control much of eastern DR Congo.

Rwanda to host F1's first race in Africa since 1993

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 11:20
Rwanda signs a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting "in the early 2030s".

Lockerbie bombing suspect seized from Libya in 'cloak and dagger' operation

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 07:13
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi claims he was unlawfully taken from Libya to stand trial over the bombing.
Categories: Africa, Balkan News

Australia close on win against South Africa

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 18:02
Australia close on statement victory over South Africa in Durban after Matt Renshaw's dream Test continues.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

South Africa's deputy police chief resigns after being charged with sexual offences

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 16:40
Shadrack Sibiya had denied grooming a 16-year-old and raping an 18-year-old.

Mourners killed by Kenya police at Odinga national farewell not part of violence, BBC finds

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 01:13
After analysing 1,500 videos and images of the Raila Odinga memorial, Africa Eye finds that those killed were far from the scuffles.
Categories: Africa, Balkan News

Mourners killed by Kenya police at ex-PM's national farewell not part of violence, BBC finds

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 01:13
After analysing 1,500 videos and images of the Raila Odinga memorial, Africa Eye finds that those killed were far from the scuffles.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Dozens of gold prospectors killed in strikes on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says

Sun, 10/11/2026 - 23:12
Neither Egypt nor Sudan has commented on the alleged strikes on an artisanal mining camp on Saturday.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Children among 139 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says

Sun, 10/11/2026 - 17:32
The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 305 people on board, when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night.

Kipchoge, 41, breaks course record at Melbourne Marathon

Sun, 10/11/2026 - 10:19
Double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge says "his body is still peaking" after winning the Melbourne Marathon in a course record time at the age of 41.
Categories: Africa, Balkan News

Kipchoge, 41, breaks course record at Melbourne Marathon

Sun, 10/11/2026 - 10:19
Double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge says "his body is still peaking" after winning the Melbourne Marathon in a course record time at the age of 41.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

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