South Africa’s top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma

Jacob Zuma had defied a court order to appear at an inquiry into corruption while he was president.

Covid vaccine gap: How South Africa hopes to bridge the divide

Amid a slow rollout, the government is pushing the West to make jabs more accessible.

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Street celebrations as rebels seize capital

Supporters celebrate in Mekelle as officials flee the city and the government calls for a ceasefire.

Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter boss’s passion for Nigeria

The social media platform is banned but Jack Dorsey remains a hugely popular figure in the country.

Somalia’s Puntland region executes 21 al-Shabab fighters

It may be the highest number of members of the group sentenced to death in the semi-autonomous state.

Sudan agrees to hand over Darfur war crimes accused

The decision to surrender ex-officials to The Hague comes after a visit from the ICC's top prosecutor.

Outcry over South Africa’s multiple husbands proposal

Critics says it would be "un-African" for a woman to have more than one husband at the same time.

African Champions League: Kaizer Chiefs to face Al Ahly in final

South Africa's Kaizer Chiefs reach their first African Champions League final where they will face the holders and record winners, Al Ahly of Egypt.

Sudan-born Qatari sprinter Haroun killed in crash

Qatari sprinter Abdalelah Haroun, who won bronze in the 400m at the 2017 World Championships, dies in a car crash aged 24.

Why a Kenyan road sign has become a burning issue

How Kenya's union leader Francis Atwoli is dividing opinion after a street was named after him.