Mohamed Al Fayed: Former Harrods owner dies at 94 Date: 02 September 2023 Mohamed Al Fayed, the former Harrods boss whose son Dodi was killed in a car crash alongside Diana, Princess of Wales, has died aged 94.
Gabon suspended from African Union following coup Date: 01 September 2023 The African Union has suspended Gabon's participation in all of its activities following Wednesday's military takeover, which it strongly condemned.
Nigeria president suggests nine-month transition for Niger junta Date: 01 September 2023 The Economic Community of West African States has imposed sanctions on Niger after troops ousted President Mohamed Bazoum in a coup on July 26 and the bloc threatened military intervention as a last resort if talks fail to restore civilian rule.
Cameroon president rejigs military after Gabon coup Date: 01 September 2023 One of Africa’s longest-serving presidents has appointed new military leaders on the same day a junta seized power in neighbouring Gabon.
Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader Date: 31 August 2023 Army officers who seized power in a coup in Gabon on Wednesday have named General Brice Oligui Nguema as the West African state's transitional leader.
52 dead in central Johannesburg apartment block fire Date: 31 August 2023 At least 52 people have died after a fire broke out in a block of flats in Johannesburg, South African authorities say.
Gabon coup: Simple guide to what's happening Date: 30 August 2023 The military in Gabon has seized power and placed President Ali Bongo, 64, under house arrest.
Gabon's President Ali Bongo under house arrest Date: 30 August 2023 Gabon’s dethroned President Ali Bongo Ondimba is under house arrest, military officers have said.
More than 100 people arrested for attending a gay wedding in Nigeria Date: 30 August 2023 More than 100 people were arrested for attending a gay wedding in Nigeria under the country’s draconian homosexuality laws.
Gabon: Army officers say they are taking power Date: 30 August 2023 Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power.
Wagner chief Prigozhin buried in private funeral Date: 29 August 2023 Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner Group chief who died in a plane crash last week, has been buried at a cemetery on the outskirts of St Petersburg.
Live worm found in woman's brain in world first Date: 29 August 2023 In a world first, scientists say that an 8cm (3in) worm has been found alive in the brain of an Australian woman.
Eminem tells Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to stop rapping his songs Date: 29 August 2023 Lawyers for Eminem have sent a letter to aspiring Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy asking that he stop rapping to his songs.
