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Why is Egypt so wary of getting involved in Yemen’s conflict?
As Egypt considers defending Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, memories of its war in Yemen in the 1960s loom large.
Nigeria’s missing: Families in the northeast still wait for answers
People across northeastern Nigeria continue searching for loved ones who went missing during years of violence.
‘We may need a psychologist’: Ouaddou maps out mental blueprint for Orlando Pirates
Despite securing group stage qualification, Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou warns that technical ability alone won't suffice against Africa's elite without emotional discipline.
Gunmen kill at least 10 villagers and loot shops in northeast Nigeria
Police are searching for other casualties, with officials warning the actual death toll could rise further.
Gunmen kill at least 10 people in eastern Nigeria, police say
Nigerian police say a large group carried out the attack on Binnari village in Taraba State.
Nigeria’s Tinubu launches re-election campaign
Bola Tinubu's main challengers include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi
The WhatsApp AI companion answering ‘unaskable’ pregnancy questions
Across Africa, digital innovations are giving expectant and new mothers ways to navigate pregnancy. Sòláyò AI is Nigeria's latest entry into the field.
Sudan’s soaring fuel prices make getting by harder for workers
Sudan is suffering from a cost-of-living crisis affecting millions across the country.
‘Nigeria Ebola case linked to virus found in Kenya index case’
Nigerian authorities said there is no evidence that the Kenya index case travelled to Nigeria.
Seven missing after multi-storey building collapses in Kenya’s capital
Rescue efforts are under way to find people trapped under the block, which was still under construction when it buckled.
Ethiopian PM’s advisor: Tigrayan forces and others hinder stability
Advisor to Ethiopia’s Prime Minister stated that Tigrayan forces and regional actors are hindering regional stability.
Ouaddou praises Makgopa after Pirates brace: ‘He took his chance’
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has praised Evidence Makgopa after his brace against African Stars, highlighting the striker’s movement and the competition for places ahead of Champions League football.
Read at IOL Sport (opens in a new tab)
Also reported by The Citizen
Mamelodi Sundowns knocked out of CAF Champions League
Angola's Wiliete SC stun Sundowns to reach CAF Champions League title group stage
Read at SABC News (opens in a new tab)
Also reported by IOL Sport, The Citizen
Nigeria investigates alleged virginity tests on schoolgirls
At least 16 girls have reportedly undergone virginity testing at a secondary school in Nigeria.
WHO announces start of Ebola vaccine clinical trial in DR Congo
A clinical trial begins to test the safety, efficacy and immunogenicity of multiple vaccines.
Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya
She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kenya announces second Ebola death, says ‘no evidence’ of community spread
The Ebola outbreak has now spread to four countries across eastern, central and western Africa.