Coronavirus: South Africans cheer as alcohol goes back on sale

People were banned from buying it as part of efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus.

Russia and Turkey risk turning Libya into another Syria

Gen Haftar's forces have been beaten back from Tripoli but that does not mean peace is at hand.

Coronavirus: The South African village preparing for Covid-19

For people in South Africa's rural areas trying to protect themselves from Covid-19, hand washing in clean water isn't possible.

#JusticeForUwa trends in Nigeria after student murdered in church

The hashtag #JusticeForUwa is trending after the killing of the 22-year-old woman.

#JusticeForUwa trends in Nigeria after student murdered in church

The hashtag #JusticeForUwa is trending after the killing of the 22-year-old woman.

Burkina Faso gunmen ‘kill dozens’ at cattle market in Kompienga

The gunmen arrived on motorbikes, shooting into the crowded market, reports say.

Coronavirus in South Africa: Eight lessons for the rest of the continent

What South Africa can teach other African countries gearing up for a spike in infections.

LGBT: Covid-19 forced me back home where I’m ‘unwanted’

'Emma' lost her job and had to move back to the village where she feels 'misunderstood'.

Akinwumi Adesina: Why the US is targeting a flamboyant Nigerian banker

The US pushes for new inquiry into allegations of corruption against the African Development Bank boss.

Akinwumi Adesina: Why the US is targeting a flamboyant Nigerian banker

The US pushes for new inquiry into allegations of corruption against the African Development Bank boss.