Fertiliser shortage hits African farmers battling food crisis

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The global fertiliser shortage is driving up prices and raising fears of food scarcity.

Malawi men jailed over murder of man with albinism

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Five men are jailed after killing a man with albinism as part of a plot to sell his body parts.

Tunisian safely into second round at Wimbledon

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World number two Ons Jabeur comfortably progresses into the second round at Wimbledon with a straight sets victory over Mirjam Bjorklund.

SA cricketer Marizanne Kapp scores superb 150 runs

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England are defied by a splendid 150 from South Africa's Marizanne Kapp on day one of the one-off Test at Taunton.

Spanish anger at migrant deaths on Morocco border

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At least 23 migrants died on Friday when a crowd tried to cross into Spain's North African enclave.

South Africa police try to unravel mystery of tavern deaths

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Most of the 21 who died in the sudden and unexplained incident were teenagers, the police minister says.

Forced to Beg: Tanzania’s Trafficked Kids

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A BBC undercover investigation has exposed a human trafficking network smuggling disabled children from Tanzania to Kenya.

Kenyan policeman’s suicide: A widow’s grief

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The force takes on mental health to help officers affected by stress - but for some it comes too late.

Caster Semenya brands African athletics leaders ‘cowards’ over DSD stance

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World champion Caster Semenya brands African athletics leaders "cowards" for failing to fight for female athletes facing eligibility issues.

Youngest South Africa tavern victim 13 – minister

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Most of the 21 who died at the weekend were young teenagers, the police minister says.