Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was forcibly taken away in an army helicopter from his home on Friday, his party said, a day after elections marred by reports of violence.President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to prolong his four-decade rule in an election that saw widespread repression and an internet blackout.His main opponent, singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine …
Authorities in South Africa on Friday recovered two more bodies from widespread flooding that has cut access to the famed Kruger National Park and put parts of neighbouring Mozambique under water.Heavy rains have drenched northeastern South Africa since late last year, claiming at least 30 lives, and the region is on maximum alert for more …
At least 10 people died in violence-marred elections in Uganda, the opposition said Friday, as veteran leader Yoweri Museveni looked set to prolong his four-decade rule in a ballot that saw widespread repression and an internet blackout. Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said he was under house arrest after Thursday’s vote while Uganda’s Electoral Commission said …
Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym for “mental strength therapy”, just weeks after a car crash which killed two of the former world heavyweight champion’s close friends.The British fighter was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that collided with a stationary truck on a busy highway linking Lagos and Ibadan in Nigeria on December …
Former world champion Joshua back in gym after horror crashFri, 16 Jan 2026 15:26:52 GMT Read More »
Authorities in South Africa recovered Friday two more bodies from widespread flooding that washed out homes, roads and bridges, also cutting access to the famed Kruger National Park for a second day.Heavy rains have drenched the northeast of the country since late last year, claiming at least 30 lives, with the region on maximum alert …
Two bodies recovered as South Africa flood toll risesFri, 16 Jan 2026 15:11:16 GMT Read More »
Morocco are hoping the backing of a fervent home support can help them overcome Sadio Mane’s Senegal in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final as the hosts and favourites close in on the continental title for the first time in 50 years.The Moroccans came into the competition on home soil having emerged as Africa’s leading …
Uganda’s opposition said its leader Bobi Wine was under house arrest on Friday, after an election that also saw a member of parliament accuse security forces of killing 10 people at his home.President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is seeking to extend his 40-year rule of the east African country and has been accused of “brutal repression” …
Uganda counting votes amid reports of violenceFri, 16 Jan 2026 12:19:06 GMT Read More »
South Africa’s defence minister has ordered an inquiry into reports of Iran’s participation in navy exercises, apparently against the instructions of the president, the ministry said Friday.The probe comes after the United States sharply criticised the past week’s drills, which brought vessels from China, Iran, Russia and the United Arab Emirates to waters off Cape …
Valery Kyembo was leading an inspection of his community’s protected forest reserve deep in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining belt when two armed Congolese soldiers blocked their way.Behind the troops, a barrier restricted access to a developing mine site. One soldier brandished his weapon in a clear warning — Kyembo should turn back instead …
Arne Slot said he would welcome Mohamed Salah back at Liverpool even if he had 15 attackers as the Egypt forward nears a return from the Africa Cup of Nations. Salah is set to play in Egypt’s third-place play-off match against Nigeria in Morocco on Saturday.His impending return has been a major talking point after he …
Slot ‘happy’ to welcome Salah back at Liverpool after AFCONFri, 16 Jan 2026 09:59:16 GMT Read More »
