Grace Mugabe asks for diplomatic immunity in S Africa case

South African police say they still want her in court to answer allegations of assault on a model.

Maasai displaced after huts burned in Tanzania

More than 100 Maasai huts are reportedly burned by game reserve authorities amid an ongoing dispute.

Libyans ‘threatened’ Med migrant aid boat Golf Azzurro

One of the last rescue groups working off Libya considers whether to carry on over security risks.

Ghana’s Kevin-Prince Boateng ends contract with Las Palmas

Former Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng ends his contract with Spanish side Las Palmas by mutual agreement.

Zambia opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema released

Hakainde Hichilema is free after 100 days in jail following allegations he endangered the president.

Sierra Leone mudslide: At least 600 still missing in Freetown

Nearly 400 are dead and 600 are still unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue in Freetown.

Grace Mugabe back from SA despite assault claim

It is unclear why Zimbabwe's first lady did not turn herself in to South African police as expected.

Grace Mugabe back from SA despite assault claim

It is unclear why Zimbabwe's first lady did not turn herself in to South African police as expected.

Idi Amin’s orders banished my family from Uganda

In August 1972, Ugandan dictator Idi Amin announced his plans to expel the country's Asian population

Nigeria violence: Female suicide bombers kill 27

Scores more are injured when three women detonate explosives outside a refugee camp in Borno state.