Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa
The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days…
South Africa’s president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over ‘Farmgate’
Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his…
Idi Amin’s grandson fights at Commonwealth Games
The grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin has caused controversy at the Commonwealth…
French ambassador to CAR accused of bringing women to official residence faces disciplinary action
The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.
Why Nigeria’s one-time political giant may face extinction
Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped…
Wrexham clinch signing of Man City’s Kabore
Championship club Wrexham have completed the signings of right wing-back Issa Kabore from Manchester…
Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?
Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the…
British woman abducted in Malawi, police say
The mother of two young children was kidnapped in the middle of the day…
Ngetich breaks women-only half-marathon record
Kenya's Agnes Ngetich breaks the world record for a women-only half marathon as she…
The South African men trying to end violence against women: ‘Every man needs to play a part’
The discovery of 12 women's bodies near Johannesburg has again highlighted South Africa's problem…
Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe – DR Congo governor
Reuters The military governor of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, the epicentre…
Singer Fally Ipupa’s pride at being given major DR Congo honour
AFP via Getty Images One of Africa's biggest music stars says he feels "immense…
DR Congo medics mark rare Ebola recovery with song and dance
Survivors who have so far recovered from the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola are…
Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scores
During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan…
South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline
Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's…
How Ebola misinformation is fuelling violent attacks against health workers
False claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health…
