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A security worker was shot at the Mugabe family residence in Johannesburg while gunmen killed a traditional ruler in Nigeria's Ondo State, highlighting a surge in targeted violence across the continent.
A day of contrasts across Nigeria as civil society groups mobilise in Kaduna, the presidency denies poisoning allegations, and police forces go on high alert amid Middle Eastern tensions.
South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority has seized cash from two Zimbabwean men arrested for allegedly kidnapping a university student and extorting R200,000 from her family.
From children with disabilities forced to beg on city streets to young professionals lured into Asian cyber scam compounds, trafficking networks are exploiting new vulnerabilities across the region.
From courtroom convictions in Anambra to passport scandals in Nairobi, this week's miscellany reveals the intricate texture of African life — where administrative failures, cultural moments, and everyday dramas intersect.
Mamelodi Sundowns returned to the top of the Betway Premiership after Kaizer Chiefs suffered a damaging 2-1 home defeat to struggling Stellenbosch FC, denting Amakhosi's championship ambitions four days before the Soweto derby.
From apartheid-era crimes to contemporary police infiltration, South Africa confronts its past and present through simultaneous judicial inquiries, as witnesses testify before the Madlanga Commission, Truth and Reconciliation proceedings, and parliamentary oversight bodies.
As the entertainment sector grapples with loss and controversy, initiatives from Tiwa Savage and Miss Nigeria signal a deliberate shift from spectacle to substance across the continent's creative landscape.
Linda Gxasheka's testimony at the Madlanga Commission reveals the perilous position of officials who challenge suspected malfeasance, while separate investigations expose vulnerabilities in immigration oversight and renewed calls to address gender-based violence.
Johannesburg's persistent water shortages are creating acute hardship for Muslim families during Ramadan, while lottery jackpots and political developments compete for national attention on February 26, 2026.
From Lagos' embattled bus reform initiative to airport infrastructure failures, Nigeria's transportation sector faces mounting pressures as traditional operators resist modernization while safety concerns persist at critical facilities.
From a music producer's vehicle engulfed in flames at a Harare service station to mobile money fraudsters sentenced in Gweru, recent incidents reveal the persistent challenge of urban crime and public safety across Zimbabwe's cities.
From a fraudulent attorney practising law without credentials to a serial rapist sentenced to life imprisonment, recent court proceedings reveal the varied faces of predatory crime across South Africa.
A stray bullet during a traditional cattle slaughter in Gwanda and a fatal attack near a university campus in South Africa underscore how quickly routine activities can descend into tragedy across the region.
As South African amapiano star Daliwonga performs at Milan Fashion Week, the moment signals a broader shift in how African cultural expressions command international attention, from Lagos art fairs to historic Yoruba festivals navigating modern pressures.