South Africa deploys military to tackle Zuma riots

President Cyril Ramaphosa says such deadly unrest was "rarely seen in the history of our democracy".

Zuma jailed: Arrests as protests spread in South Africa

Police say criminals are taking advantage of the unrest following the former president's jailing.

British and Irish Lions: South Africa captain Siya Kolisi tests positive for Covid-19

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi tests positive for coronavirus as his side build up to the series against the British and Irish Lions.

Kenyatta, Ruto and Odinga: The true cost of Kenya’s political love triangle

Kenya's president and his deputy had what seemed like a perfect political marriage, until a third partner showed up.

Ethiopia election: Abiy Ahmed wins with huge majority

Abiy Ahmed won another five-year term with an overwhelming majority, Ethiopia's election board says.

The schoolkids in Zimbabwe who said they saw ‘aliens’

In 1994, 60 children at a Zimbabwe school said they'd seen a "UFO" - a BBC crew was first on the scene.

DR Congo: Measles vaccines missed because of Covid focus

The WHO warns of potential outbreaks in countries like DR Congo, while the focus is on Covid-19.

Formula E to race in South Africa and South Korea in 2022 season

Formula E will race in South Africa next season as part of its 16-race calendar.

Jehan Sadat: Egypt’s first lady who transformed women’s rights

Jehan Sadat, whose husband was assassinated in a televised event in 1981, has died at the age of 88.

TB Joshua: Nigerian televangelist buried in Lagos

Huge crowds attend the funeral of influential Nigerian preacher TB Joshua in Lagos.