Tanzanian artist who burned president’s picture jailed

The 24-year-old painter outraged some Tanzanians but critics say the punishment is too harsh.

Bodies of 89 migrants retrieved from Atlantic

Coastguards say nine people - including a little girl - are rescued, but dozens more are missing.

Flames, chains and grains: Africa’s top shots

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

Flames, chains and grains: Africa’s top shots

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

Flames, chains and grains: Africa’s top shots

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

Afcon 2025 qualifying draw throws up tasty ties

Africa's top football sides discover their opponents in the qualifying draw for the 2025 Nations Cup with Nigeria handed a tricky group.

Afcon 2025 qualifying draw throws up tasty ties

Africa's top football sides discover their opponents in the qualifying draw for the 2025 Nations Cup with Nigeria handed a tricky group.

DR Congo soldiers sentenced to death for desertion

Twenty-five soldiers are sentenced for fleeing battles against the notorious M23 rebel group.

DR Congo soldiers sentenced to death for desertion

Twenty-five soldiers are sentenced for fleeing battles against the notorious M23 rebel group.

Afcon 2025 qualifying draw throws up tasty ties

Africa's top football sides discover their opponents in the qualifying draw for the 2025 Nations Cup with Nigeria handed a tricky group.