Benin coup attempt foiled, regional forces deployed
Benin's government thwarts a military mutiny as Ecowas deploys troops. President Talon says situation is 'under control' after soldiers announced dissolution on state TV. Read the latest.
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Spain investigates lab leak in African swine fever outbreak
Spanish authorities are investigating if a research facility leak caused the African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, threatening the nation's vital pork export industry. Read the latest developments.
Uncontacted Amazon tribe awaits protection as loggers close in
Exclusive: Brazil's Pardo River Kawahiva, an isolated Indigenous people, remain in peril as bureaucratic delays stall vital land demarcation. Their unprotected territory faces relentless encroachment.
AFCON 2025 squeezed into December as fixture greed sidelines Africa
The Africa Cup of Nations is forced into a marginal December slot, highlighting FIFA's disregard for the continent's flagship tournament as the football calendar expands. Discover the impact on Premier League clubs and African football.
11 killed in South African bar shooting
At least 11 people, including a 3-year-old boy, were killed in a shooting at an illegal tavern in Pretoria. Police are hunting for three suspects. Read the latest.
11 killed in South African bar shooting
At least 11 people, including three children, were killed in a shooting at an illegal bar in Pretoria. Police are hunting three suspects. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
60,000 African Penguins Starve in South Africa
A catastrophic sardine collapse, driven by climate crisis and overfishing, has caused mass starvation of critically endangered African penguins. Urgent conservation action is needed.
Sabiib Named London's Best East African Restaurant
Somali restaurant Sabiib in Acton tops Time Out's new list of the top 20 East African eateries in London. Discover the expert-curated guide and must-try dishes.
The Lost Original Boat from The African Queen
The original boat used in the classic film 'The African Queen' was scrapped, a fate revealed in a new biography of Katharine Hepburn. Discover the story of a lost cinematic icon.
Ex-loggers help save critically endangered cotton-top tamarins
In Colombia's vanishing dry forests, a unique team of ex-loggers and conservationists is fighting to restore habitat for the critically endangered cotton-top tamarin, with fewer than 7,500 left in the wild.
Swine Fever Outbreak in Spain Threatens Pork Exports
Spanish authorities deploy hundreds to contain an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, linked to contaminated food. The nation's €8.8bn pork export industry faces immediate risk.
Africa pushes for colonial crime recognition and reparations
African leaders convene in Algiers to demand official recognition of colonial-era crimes and reparations, citing Algeria's brutal experience under French rule as a key example.
African forests become carbon source, study finds
Alarming research shows Africa's forests have transformed from carbon sinks to carbon sources since 2010, threatening global climate stability. Urgent action needed to protect vital ecosystems.
Nigeria Welcomes St Kitts Delegates After Visa Deal
Nigeria welcomes its first official delegation from St Kitts and Nevis following a historic visa-free travel agreement, signalling a new era of Afri-Caribbean cooperation.
Young footballer dies in fake agent extortion scheme
The tragic death of 18-year-old goalkeeper Cheikh Touré exposes a growing crisis of fake agents scamming young African footballers with false promises of professional contracts.
Forestry expert Simon Rietbergen dies aged 65
Tributes pour in for Simon Rietbergen, the forestry expert who helped establish the UN's Great Green Wall Initiative to combat deforestation in Africa's Sahel region.
Akoko in Fitzrovia awarded 2024 Michelin star
Discover Akoko, the Fitzrovia restaurant awarded a 2024 Michelin star for its spectacular ten-course West African tasting menu. Book your table now for an unforgettable flavour journey.
Cop30 Reaches Fragile Climate Deal in Brazil
UN climate chief warns the world is not winning the climate fight, but a hard-fought Cop30 agreement keeps global cooperation alive. Discover the key outcomes from the contentious summit.
Indonesia's coal dilemma fuels climate vulnerability
As Indonesia battles devastating floods and rising emissions, experts demand urgent policy changes to dismantle coal dependency and embrace renewable energy solutions.
Study reveals flaws in Australia's forest accounting methods
New research exposes how Australia's official forest figures hide deforestation impacts through misleading accounting. Learn how this affects climate goals.
Lula returns to COP30 for fossil fuel phase-out push
Brazil's President Lula flies back to Belém as over 80 countries support fossil fuel phase-out roadmap at COP30. Key negotiations with China, India and EU could deliver historic climate agreement.
Tanzania's democratic collapse sparks regional alarm
Tanzania's violent election crisis exposes Africa's fragile democratic gains. As repression escalates, discover why governance failures threaten continental progress.
Jikoni Marylebone: A Playful Fusion Food Experience
Discover Jikoni in Marylebone, where Asian, African & Middle Eastern flavours collide. Try the famed prawn-toast scotch egg for a charming culinary adventure. Book your table now!
300+ agribusiness lobbyists at Cop30 climate summit
Exclusive investigation reveals industrial agriculture lobbyists outnumber key national delegations at UN climate conference while Indigenous protesters demand territorial protection.
Astros' Luhnow pivots from MLB scandal to football
Former Houston Astros GM Jeff Luhnow, fired after MLB's sign-stealing scandal, reveals his ambitious plan to revolutionise African football talent development through his multi-club network. Discover how he's applying his 'Extreme Moneyball' philosophy to
Eswatini received $5.1m from US for deportees
The Kingdom of Eswatini has acknowledged receiving over $5 million from the United States to accept deportees under a controversial Trump-era programme. Discover the full story.
Nigeria manager claims DR Congo used 'voodoo' in loss
Nigeria's manager Eric Chelle accused DR Congo of using 'voodoo' during a penalty shootout defeat that ended their World Cup dreams. Discover the dramatic details.
UK Snubs Rainforest Fund, Surprising Brazil
Brazil expresses surprise as the UK declines to invest in a new tropical forest fund it helped design. The innovative scheme aims to make forests more valuable standing than cut down. Read more.
Brazil: Indigenous lands key to climate policy at COP30
Brazil's Indigenous minister Sonia Guajajara urges COP30 to recognise land demarcation as climate policy amid protests and mining threats. UK criticised for not funding forest protection.
Indigenous protesters block Cop30 summit entrance
Dozens of Indigenous activists staged a sit-in at the Cop30 summit, demanding Brazil halt Amazon development projects. The protest disrupted negotiations on the climate crisis.
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