Africa Live: Morocco’s navy rescues over 140 migrants

They were in a boat that had been sailing from Mauritania to Spain's Canary Islands - and more.

Africa’s ‘flying presidents’ under fire for foreign trips

The Kenyan and Nigerian presidents face domestic criticism for their frequent trips abroad.

African hero Nyerere honoured by new statue

African leaders pay tribute to Tanzania's founding father as a statue to him is unveiled in Ethiopia.

Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off

Former workers at X's Africa base say they have got their severance pay after a year-long campaign.

Conjoined twins given days to live are proving world wrong

Marieme and Ndeye, seven, were not expected to survive for more than a few days after they were born.

West Africa’s Michelin-starred cuisine wows London

African fine dining is often overlooked, but now restaurants are getting their just deserts.

South Africa cricket great Procter dies aged 77

Former South Africa all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77, his family say.

AU chief urges more action on Africa instability

War in Sudan and instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo are priorities for the bloc's summit.

Thousands march in Senegal demanding election date

Protesters say the vote must go ahead after President Macky Sall's bid to delay it was overturned in court.

Senegal steps back from the brink – but what next?

A court blocks the president's plan to delay elections, but this doesn't mean the political crisis is over.