SA speaker charged with 12 counts of corruption

The speaker denies soliciting bribes in return for contracts during her time as defence minister.

Zimbabwe declares national disaster over drought

Some fear that the drought sweeping southern Africa will be one of the worst in decades.

Naming of new Cameroon boss surprises country’s FA

Cameroon's football federation expresses its "great astonishment" after the country's sports ministry appoints Marc Brys.

Naming of new Cameroon boss surprises country’s FA

Cameroon's football federation expresses its "great astonishment" after the country's sports ministry appoints Marc Brys.

Who is Senegal’s unlikely new president?

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal's fifth president, has been sworn into office at a ceremony in the capital, Dakar.

Who is Senegal’s unlikely new president?

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal's fifth president, has been sworn into office at a ceremony in the capital, Dakar.

Who is Senegal’s unlikely new president?

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal's fifth president, has been sworn into office at a ceremony in the capital, Dakar.

Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany

Germany wants tougher limits on hunting the animals, but Botswana says it has too many of them.

Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany

Germany wants tougher limits on hunting the animals, but Botswana says it has too many of them.

Afrobeats star Davido to sue over April Fool’s joke

The superstar said a prank story that he had been arrested in Kenya was "extremely irresponsible".