Zimbabwe police clear streets ahead of anti-government protests

Parts of the capital are deserted ahead of demonstrations that the government calls Western-backed.

Hachalu Hundessa’s father: ‘He died standing for his people’

Hachalu Hundessa's father says that his son stood for truth and that he died standing for his people.

Hachalu Hundessa’s father: ‘He died standing for his people’

Hachalu Hundessa's father says that his son stood for truth and that he died standing for his people.

Killer of Rafiki, Uganda’s rare silverback mountain gorilla, jailed

The hunter had previously said that he killed the animal in self defence when he was attacked.

Caf president Ahmad undecided about pursuing second term

Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad says he is undecided on whether he should run for a second term in office next year.

Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates

Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters.

Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates

Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters.

Stella Immanuel – the doctor behind unproven coronavirus cure claim

Stella Immanuel has caught the US president's attention for claiming hydroxychloroquine cures Covid-19.

Olympic stories: Françoise Mbango’s leaps of love

The Cameroonian triple jumper took two Olympic golds after being inspired by her family - her sick mother and then her new baby son.

Coronavirus: Seven Zimbabwe babies stillborn in one night at hospital

Only one baby was born alive as urgent treatment was delayed over Covid-19-related staffing issues.