Horn of a dilemma

It's now legal to trade rhino horn in South Africa after the highest court in the land lifted a ban.

UN blocked from South Sudan town amid reports of killings

Several thousand people have fled Pajok and say the town was attacked by government troops.

US ‘transracial’ woman Rachel Dolezal to visit SA

She will speak at an event intended to promote a dialogue for a "non-racial" South Africa.

Liberia in freefall in latest Fifa rankings

Liberia are the biggest losers in Fifa's world rankings for April, dropping 39 places to sit in 141st spot - and a lowly 40th best in Africa.

How young Ugandans are turning to betting for a living

Young Ugandan men are turning to betting on football for a living, but many are becoming addicted.

Egypt lecturer in bellydance probe

A professor in Egypt fears losing her job after a video of her dancing is shared on social media.

Gambians vote in first post-Jammeh poll

President Barrow is aiming for a majority in the first elections since the end of the Jammeh era.

Remembering Kathy

Elizabeth Ohene reminisces about meeting the late South African anti-apartheid hero Ahmed Kathrada.

South Africa court permits domestic trade in rhino horns

The constitutional court rejects a government attempt to keep a ban in place on domestic trade.

Nigeria starts vaccination drive against meningitis outbreak

Nigeria is trying to immunise people during the worst meningitis outbreak since 2009.