Mnangagwa urges Zimbabwe to unite after election win President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for Zimbabwe to unite behind him after he was won national elections, but opposition leader Nelson Chamisa said he would … Zimbabwe • 03 Aug 18
Mnangagwa ahead in Zimbabwe election - official President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling ZANU-PF party has taken a significant lead in Zimbabwe's presidential election race, according to official results. Zimbabwe • 02 Aug 18
Three killed in post-election clashes in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe police say that three people have been killed in the capital Harare as soldiers dispersed stone-throwing opposition supporters who accused the ruling party of … Zimbabwe • 01 Aug 18
Tullow raises its 2018 output forecast Tullow Oil has raised its 2018 production outlook to 86,000-92,000 barrels of oil a day from 82,000-90,000, boosted by its offshore fields in Ghana. Business • 28 Jun 18
17 deaths reported in Congo as Ebola outbreak confirmed At least 17 people have died in an area of northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo where officials have confirmed an outbreak of Ebola, the health … Ebola • 08 May 18
257 people die in Algerian military plane crash Up to 257 people have died after an Algerian plane carrying army personnel crashed shortly after taking off from an airbase outside the capital, Algiers. World • 11 Apr 18
Man found wife dead on beach after Tunisia attack At Dublin Coroner's Court a jury has returned verdicts of unlawful killing for all three Irish people who were shot dead in a terror attack … Tunisia • 21 Feb 18
State of emergency in Ethiopia as PM resigns A state of emergency has been imposed in Ethiopia a day after the country's prime minister resigned. News • 17 Feb 18
Zuma resigns as president of South Africa Jacob Zuma has bowed to political pressure and announced his resignation as President of South Africa. South Africa • 14 Feb 18
Trump language on Africa unacceptable - Ghana leader Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo today said US President Donald Trump's reported description of African nations as "sh**hole countries" was unacceptable, while his predecessor branded the … News • 13 Jan 18
Congo militia jailed for life for child rape ceremonies Eleven Congolese militia fighters have been jailed for life for raping dozens of girls as young as 18 months during ceremonies meant to give the … World • 14 Dec 17
Macron hosts summit for dealing with migrant crisis Europe's "big four" continental powers have attended a summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, aimed at getting Europe's migrant crisis under control. News • 28 Aug 17
Young Scientist competition launches in Kenya Kenya has become the latest African country to launch its own science showcase for young people modelled on the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition Science • 05 Jul 17
France, Sahel states launch force to tackle militants African powers launched a new multinational military force to tackle Islamist militants in the Sahel today, which French President Emmanuel Macron told a regional summit … World • 02 Jul 17
Calls for improved response to drought in east Africa There have been calls for the international community to step up its response to the ongoing drought in east Africa. News • 22 Jun 17
Fossil find may challenge 'Out of Africa' view Fossils from Greece and Bulgaria of an ape-like creature that lived 7.2 million years ago may fundamentally alter the understanding of human origins, casting doubt … Science • 22 May 17
Early humans co-existed with human-like species Scientists have unveiled the first evidence that early humans co-existed in Africa 300,000 years ago with a small-brained human-like species thought to already be extinct … Science • 09 May 17
Coca Cola buys African bottler from AB InBev Coca-Cola has reached a deal to buy Anheuser-Busch InBev's majority stake in their African bottling venture for $3.15 billion and hold onto it until it … Business • 21 Dec 16
Tullow Oil cuts West African production forecast Exploration company Tullow Oil has cut its full-year spending budget and lowered the forecast for its oil production in West Africa. Business • 09 Nov 16
Barclays set to exit Africa as profits fall Barclays is to exit its business in Africa as part of plans to simplify the group and boost shareholder returns after reporting a 2% fall … Business • 01 Mar 16
Tullow Oil's revenues for 2015 drop by 27% Africa-focused Tullow Oil has reported an operating loss for the second consecutive year, as the sharp decline in oil prices cut revenue by 27%. Business • 10 Feb 16
Pope Francis in Kenya at start of African tour Pope Francis has arrived in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, on his first papal visit to Africa. News • 25 Nov 15
Tullow raises its West Africa oil target Tullow Oil has raised its West African full-year production guidance after its flagship Jubilee offshore Ghana field produced more oil than expected. Business • 01 Jul 15
Tullow gets $450m lending boost from creditors Tullow Oil has raised an additional $450m of capital from existing lenders, boosting the energy firm's financial strength amid weak oil prices. Business • 20 Mar 15
Tullow writes off $2.3 billion as oil price falls Tullow Oil has written off $2.3 billion in relation to exploration work and some of its assets in 2014 and reduced its 2015 investment programme … Business • 15 Jan 15
