Nigeria's radical new tax regime aims to boost revenue and fund public services. But with a broken social contract and a vast informal sector, can the government win public trust? Analysis from Lagos.
David Bowie's childhood home in Bromley is being restored as a heritage site and creative hub for young people, with a £500k grant secured. Opening planned for late 2027.
Exclusive report from Maseru: Trump's 2025 tariffs chill Lesotho's economy, causing layoffs and slashing growth forecasts. Women queue daily for scarce factory work as the vital US trade deal hangs in the balance.
Activists in Kinshasa rally to save the city's last central baobab, a century-old symbol of history, from developers. Can this 'soul of the city' be preserved?
Nina Simone's North Carolina childhood home, saved from decay by four artists, is now restored. It will serve as a cultural hub, preserving the legacy of the music and civil rights icon.
Archaeologists in Malawi uncover a 9,500-year-old cremation pyre, the oldest of its kind in Africa, revealing complex rituals of ancient hunter-gatherers. Read the full story.
Nadia Davids' novel 'Cape Fever' dissects the complex relationship between a mistress and her maid in modern Cape Town. Read our in-depth review of this powerful literary work.
The Central African Republic holds crucial elections on Sunday. President Faustin-Archange Touadéra seeks a third term, while opposition hopes to capitalise on public frustration. Read the latest on the vote's challenges.
Morocco's successful hosting of AFCON 2025 marks a dramatic shift in its African football standing, showcasing new stadiums and a nation reborn on the global stage. Discover the transformation.
As the African Union declares a Decade of Reparations, Britain faces growing calls for restorative justice from Caribbean and African nations. Will the UK engage or remain silent?
Discover the must-read books for 2026, featuring upcoming releases from African authors and the best of Black diaspora writing. Get expert picks from booksellers in Nigeria, Kenya, and the UK.
The Africa Cup of Nations will shift to a four-year cycle from 2028, a move backed by FIFA but feared by African federations reliant on its revenue. Explore the politics and financial implications.
Think you know your African football? Take our challenging Africa Cup of Nations quiz and test your knowledge on AFCON 2025 hosts, history, and legends. Can you score full marks?
Sky News investigation reveals how untrained South African men are allegedly lured into fighting for Russia in Ukraine. Families plead for their return as police probe grows.
Fifty years after the Vietnam War, Phillip Noyce's political drama 'The Quiet American' offers a hauntingly relevant critique of US interventionism, mirrored in today's conflicts. Stream it now.
Leading climate scientists argue that halting research into solar radiation modification is a dangerous mistake, especially for vulnerable African nations. Calls for transparent, global scientific inquiry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A catastrophic sardine collapse, driven by climate crisis and overfishing, has caused mass starvation of critically endangered African penguins. Urgent conservation action is needed.
Residents fear the fire-damaged Grade II listed Burn Bullock in Mitcham could be lost unless urgent action is taken to secure the historic building. Calls grow for council intervention.
The UK government is asking the public to nominate traditions like cheese rolling and Burns Night for UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. Submit your ideas by February.
Explore 'The Stories That Made Us' at Coventry's Herbert Art Gallery, an immersive journey through four decades of South Asian migration, community, and resilience. Open until May 2026.
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.
East London's 150-year-old Genesis Cinema could be lost forever after Tower Hamlets Council rejected a plan to build student flats above it, the only solution the owner says can save it. Read the full story.
Skip the expensive Alps trip. The Lake District promises snow-dusted peaks, festive markets & cosy pubs, all reachable by direct train from London in hours.
The National Trust has launched a £1.5 million fundraising campaign to acquire 90 acres of land surrounding Dorset's iconic Cerne Abbas Giant chalk figure, aiming to protect it for future generations. Support the appeal now.
A rare 1899 wax cylinder recording of Palawa woman Fanny Cochrane Smith singing in a lost Tasmanian Aboriginal language has been preserved. Listen to this vital piece of cultural heritage.