UK-Mauritius Chagos sovereignty deal stalls amid fears of further delays
Renewed talks over the stalled agreement have revived hope of resettlement, but ageing Chagossians fear time is running.
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Funeral held for DR Congo politician killed after defending Ebola response
A funeral has been held for the politician who was killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Published On 1 Oct 2026
Queiroz quits as Ghana coach less than a month after reappointment
The Portuguese oversaw two defeats in the qualifying round for AFCON 2027 since taking the job again on September 2.
Mourners bury DR Congo official killed after defending Ebola response
Marie-Celestin Karondwa died of his injuries after being beaten at his home in Butembo, an Ebola hotspot, on Sunday.
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AFCON 2027: East Africa races to get tournament-ready
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have less than nine months to prepare for AFCON 2027.
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It’s the ‘closest thing to an HIV vaccine’, but who gets access?
A twice-yearly injection could revolutionise HIV prevention, but who gets access raises bigger questions.
Published On 30 Sep 2026
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Rainwater washes away highway in Nigeria
Heavy rain over three days caused severe flooding along the Agbarho-Ughelli highway in Delta State, southern Nigeria.
Published On 30 Sep 2026
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Former journalist crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro kingdom
Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a former journalist, has been crowned the king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.
Published On 30 Sep 2026
Journalist Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma during his coronation as king of Uganda's traditional Tooro Kingdom. [Hajarah Nalwadda/AP Photo]
Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma during his coronation ceremony in Fort Portal. [Hajarah Nalwadda/AP Photo]
People arrive for the coronation ceremony. [Hajarah Nalwadda/AP Photo]
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni stands next to newly-crowned King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo 1 of the Tooro Kingdom, the 13th monarch of the Batooro people. [Abubaker Lubowa/Reuters]
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni urged traditional leaders to promote local languages. [Abubaker Lubowa/Reuters]
Nyabongo pledged to be a unifying figure for all his people. [Abubaker Lubowa/Reuters]
People celebrate at the ritual-laden coronation ceremony. [Abubaker Lubowa/Reuters]
King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo 1 of the Tooro Kingdom sits on his throne as the 13th monarch of the Batooro people. [Abubaker Lubowa/Reuters]
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Nigeria and Ghana suffer huge AFCON 2027 qualifying shocks
The Gambia come back to beat Ghana 4-2, while Guinea Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 despite seven Premier League starters.
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South African president orders action on femicide after killings
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new measures to combat femicide and gender-based violence.
Published On 30 Sep 2026
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