Lockdown: South African actors create a hit online soap opera

A group of South African actors in lockdown are making a hit online 'soapie' from their homes.

Coronavirus: South Africa Covid-19 deaths ‘to soar’ in coming months

The virus could kill 40,000-45,000 in a country where tough curbs had seemed to work, experts warn.

South Sudan clashes ‘kill 300’ in Jonglei state

Among those killed in the fighting are three aid workers, one from Médecins Sans Frontières.

Ugandan and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango on how he is working to keep fit.

Ugandan and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango is still working hard to keep fit, despite the uncertainty surrounding the return of football in South Africa.

Coronavirus: Zimbabwe allows ‘low risk’ sports with immediate effect

Sports such as athletics, golf, tennis and motorsport are now permitted in Zimbabwe from 0800-1630.

Coronavirus: Zimbabwe allows ‘low risk’ sports with immediate effect

Sports such as athletics, golf, tennis and motorsport are now permitted in Zimbabwe from 0800-1630.

Burundi election: Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp blocked

Voters choose a new president as the current leader moves to a new elevated role of "supreme guide".

Coronavirus in Africa: Contained or unrecorded?

The continent has had less than 100,000 cases so far, but could be in for a prolonged outbreak.

Coronavirus in Africa: Contained or unrecorded?

The continent has had less than 100,000 cases so far, but could be in for a prolonged outbreak.

‘Tortured Zimbabwe abductees’ may face prosecution

Opposition activists, including an MP, say they were beaten and forced to drink urine by state agents.