Zambian soldier hailed for helping deliver baby in maize field

He helped deliver the baby in a maize field because there wasn't time to get to hospital.

Afcon 2021: Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz unhappy with Samuel Eto’o ‘war’ comments

Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz appeals to Samuel Eto'o to retract comments comparing their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Cameroon to a "war".

DR Congo: Power cable collapse at Kinshasa market kills 26

The high-voltage overhead cable reportedly fell into a drainage ditch at a market near Kinshasa.

Brazil violence: Three arrested over killing of Congolese migrant

Three people have been arrested over the killing on an upmarket beach that was captured on camera.

South Africa’s parliament fire: How it offers a break from the past

Some argue the damaged building could be rebuilt in a style that reflects South Africa's diversity.

Expelled while pregnant, now determined to learn

Under former President John Magufuli, young mothers-to-be were forced to drop out.

Mozambique’s Storm Ana aftermath: 778 schools destroyed

More than 300,000 children are affected - with the authorities trying to erect tents as classrooms.

Alex Smith murder: Men arrested in Kenya appear in court

The men were arrested and brought to the UK in connection with the death of Alex Smith in 2019.

Guinea-Bissau: Many dead after coup attempt, president says

President Embaló says he and his cabinet survived five hours under fire from heavy weaponry.

Woman applauded after giving birth on transatlantic flight

A Ghanaian doctor on the flight helped to deliver the baby in the plane's business class area.