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Ghanaians' ICC petition over migrant attacks 'opportunistic', says South Africa

BBC News Africa  

The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.

Conservationists working to protect Ghana's endangered fish

Africanews  

Once common along the coast of Ghana, guitarfish are now red-listed as 'critically endangered.' Now conservationists are working with fishing communities to raise awareness and promote other ways of making a living.

Evidence, inference and democratic legitimacy: Reading the Global Witness report on Zambia

This Is Africa  

Weeks before Zambia’s election, a Global Witness report alleges mining-sector influence over government policy—but explicitly concedes it found no evidence of corruption or illegality. This critique argues the report’s conclusions outstrip its evidence, raising broader questions about methodology, electoral timing, and the evidentiary standards required for claims of institutional capture.

Chad's desert east faces 'dire need' for access to water

Africanews  

Rapid urban development and a growing population, estimated by local officials to be more than 500,000 inhabitants, have accentuated the problem

Senegal set to make Olympic history with Dakar 2026 Youth Games

Africanews  

The Youth Olympic Games open in Dakar on 31 October. Africa has produced Olympic legends for decades, but has never hosted the Games themselves, until now.

US and Iran trade strikes as Tehran blocks tankers from Strait of Hormuz

Africanews  

The US has been striking Iran for 12 consecutive nights, hitting targets across the nation. Tehran has warned of a powerful retaliation in the event of attacks on civilian infrastructure. Iran also announced that it stopped three oil tankers trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Decolonising gastronomy: The Ghanaian farmers teaching America’s top chefs

This Is Africa  

When professional food experts from Detroit and Chicago flew to Ghana, they didn't come to teach. They came to learn the ancestral, climate-resilient agricultural secrets of Aseseeso that no elite Western culinary school could ever hope to teach.

Ghanaians ask ICC to probe South Africa's anti-migrant violence

Africanews  

The two nationals want the court to open a preliminary investigation into attacks against foreigners which they said could constitute crimes against humanity.

Africa prepares for historic Olympic moment at Dakar 2026

BBC News Africa  

The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics are set to have a "monumental" impact when the Senegalese capital becomes the first African city to host an Olympic event.

'His time is up': La Liga head Javier Tebas calls on FIFA's Infantino to step down

Africanews  

FIFA head Gianni Infantino is under fire over his handling of the 2026 World Cup and his plans to expand the tournament even further.

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger submit joint bid for 2032 Afcon

Africanews  

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have put in a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. All three countries are currently run by military governments.

US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement paving way for kingdom to enrich uranium

Africanews  

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday forged a new agreement that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program.

Funding cuts threaten Africa's progress in fight against disease

Africanews  

A growing funding crisis dominated discussions at the African Union's Extraordinary Summit on Health in Accra on Wednesday. Leaders warned that cuts in international aid and limited domestic investment are threatening decades of progress against diseases including HIV, malaria and tuberculosis.

Moroccans rally outside Casablanca court for release of rapper

Africanews  

Supporters of Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi, known by his stage name "Mehdi Black Wind", gathered outside the Ain Sebaa court in Casablanca on Wednesday to demand his release.

World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams

Africanews  

It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.

Extreme heatwave grips Tunisia as wide power cuts fuel frustration

Africanews  

In Tunisia long power outages across the country have added to the strain of an intense heatwave, with temperatures as high as 49C, leaving many fearing for their livelihoods.

AFCON to expand to 28 teams as CAF unveils new 2027 format

Africanews  

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations will expand to 28 teams from the 2027 edition, which will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.

Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures

BBC News Africa  

Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.

Man sought in killings of family in UK remains in custody in South Africa

Africanews  

Ndodana Tshuma, who is in custody on suspicion of killing his wife and two young daughters, did not apply for bail when he appeared at a Johannesburg court on Wednesday

Nigeria, Germany agree to deepen business, trade ties

Africanews  

Germany's foreign minister wrapped up a two-day visit to Nigeria Wednesday as Berlin moves to deepen business opportunities across Africa amid a more isolationist United States and geo-political pressure from Russia and China

Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola

BBC News Africa  

The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.

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