Lawsuit raises pressure on South African president

Rivalry between South Africa's former and current president spills over into a possible criminal case.

Morocco end remarkable World Cup run in fourth place

Croatia's third top-three finish at the World Cup has a "golden layer", says boss Zlatko Dalic after his side clinch a play-off victory over history-makers Morocco.

Wagner Group: Burkina Faso anger over Russian mercenary link

Ghana's president says the presence of Wagner fighters in its neighbour is distressing.

Gambia child deaths: WHO stands by ‘dangerous’ India cough syrup claim

WHO said it stands by its action after India's drug regulator said the syrups complied with standards.

Three injured after crush at Asake gig in London

A woman says she feared for her life during a crush at a gig where several people were badly hurt.

Africa’s week in pictures: 9 – 15 December 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

US-Africa: President Joe Biden courts the continent as rivals make advances

Washington makes a renewed effort to strengthen African ties in competition with China and Russia.

Sudanese woman sentenced to stoning death will go to jail instead

She was initially sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, prompting an international outcry.

World Cup 2022: Morocco run will raise African World Cup ambitions – Sunday Oliseh

Morocco's historic World Cup semi-final run will inspire African teams to target reaching the final in future, says Sunday Oliseh.

World Cup 2022: Morocco protest about semi-final referee

Morocco's football federation writes to Fifa to protest about refereeing decisions in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final loss to France.