Tag: Africa
About 200 West African soldiers in Benin for ‘clean-up’ after failed coup
Some 200 West African soldiers, mainly from Nigeria and Ivory Coast, are in Benin to support the government following Sunday's…
Ethiopia arrests ‘indecently’ dressed social media stars after awards ceremony
Ethiopian police have arrested a sixth popular TikTok creator days after five other influencers were detained over allegations of wearing…
Ex-president’s daughter sworn in as South African MP after half-sister quits
A daughter of South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma has been sworn into parliament, less than a fortnight after her…
Burkina Faso accuses Nigerian Air Force of violating its airspace
Eleven Nigerian military officers were briefly detained in Burkina Faso after their aircraft made an emergency landing in the country,…
Benin coup plot leader hiding in Togo, official tells BBC
A senior government official in Benin has told the BBC that the leader of Sunday's failed coup is taking refuge…
Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse
There is a sense of disbelief in this Sierra Leonean village as people weep in front of the bodies of…