South Africa’s night of the long knives

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The cabinet reshuffle by South Africa's President Jacob Zuma was expected, but its scale has taken people by surprise.

Thumbs down

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President Zuma's midnight sacking of his finance minister will have long repercussions, writes the BBC's Milton Nkosi.

Afcon win made Zambia players ‘big-headed’

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Zambia coach Wedson Niyrenda accuses some of the squad that won the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations of becoming "big-headed".

Africa’s top shots: 24-30 March 2017

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Shutting up shop

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China begins closing down its legal ivory trade, but will consumer attitudes to prized artwork change?

South Africa leaders divided after President Zuma sacks Gordhan

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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa describes the finance minister's sacking as "totally unacceptable".

US beefs up muscle in Somalia fight

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The Pentagon said the White House had approved its request for "additional precision fired".

3,600 guests at Ghana’s record-breaking dinner table

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A food seasoning manufacturer in Ghana has built a table which has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the longest in the world.

Fifa propose nine African World Cup spots

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Fifa proposes Africa gets nine automatic places at the World Cup from 2026 when it expands from 32 to 48 teams.

Egyptian club Al Masry train at home after five years

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Egyptian club Al Masry train at their home stadium for the first time since more than 70 Al Ahly fans died in a riot in 2012