Mugabe lies in state as family rejects funeral plans

Robert Mugabe is now lying in state at a football stadium in Zimbabwe's capital Harare.

Sexual violence in South Africa: ‘I was raped, now I fear for my daughters’

South Africans have been outraged by a spate of rapes and murders, prompting demands for a return of the death penalty.

The Africans risking death in jungle trying to reach US

Thousands of Africans are crossing Panama's Darien Gap - one of the world's most dangerous jungles.

Kenyan schoolgirl takes her own life after ‘period shaming’

Kenyan police investigate amid claims that a teacher humiliated the girl for staining her uniform.

Robert Mugabe’s body arrives home from Singapore

Zimbabwe's ousted strongman will have a state funeral but his burial place remains in doubt.

Robert Mugabe’s body being flown home from Singapore

The remains of the ousted strongman are en route to Zimbabwe for a state funeral.

Pope Francis in Africa: Five things we learned

Pope Francis drew huge crowds during his visit to Africa. What can we learn from his trip?

Pope Francis in Africa: Five things we learned

Pope Francis drew huge crowds during his visit to Africa. What can we learn from his trip?

Rwanda agrees deal to take in hundreds of African migrants

The government denies it is being paid to host the migrants, who are currently being held in Libya.

Somali World Cup dream over after late Zimbabwe goals

Zimbabwe scored three goals in 15 minutes to beat Somalia 3-2 on aggregate in the first round of qualification for Qatar 2022.