Ghana braces for three weeks of power cuts

Maintenance works by a Nigerian supplier are to blame, according to the state power firm.

ANC and DA agree on South Africa unity government

The African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance will put aside their decades-long rivalry to work together.

Ghana braces for three weeks of power cuts

Maintenance works by a Nigerian supplier are to blame, according to the state power firm.

UN Security Council demands end to Sudan’s city siege

The council urges rival forces to allow civilians to move to safer areas within and outside el-Fasher.

UN Security Council demands end to Sudan’s city siege

The council urges the rival forces to allow civilians to move to safer areas within and outside El Fashir.

Daring dives and winter walks: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

Daring dives and winter walks: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

Daring dives and winter walks: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

South Africa coalition talks go down to the wire

MPs are due to elect a president after the ANC lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years.

Why South Sudan fans sang Sudan’s national anthem

Civil war in Sudan rages on but the country's footballers got unexpected support during a match in neighbouring South Sudan.