Africa Live: Six Hindu pilgrims killed in Mauritius fire

They were walking to Grand Bassin lake, considered sacred by the island's Hindu community - and more.

South African student shot dead by stray bullet

The student was in a passing bus when gunmen killed two men in a car in Johannesburg, police say.

Opposition leader killed in Chad shootout

Yaya Dillo was a leading critic of Chad's military ruler, Mahamat Déby, and was also his cousin.

Cost of living: ‘There is nothing in the fridge’

Cameroonians are grappling with a fuel price hike as well as soaring food costs.

Cost of living: ‘There is nothing in the fridge’

Cameroonians are grappling with a fuel price hike as well as soaring food costs.

Cost of living: ‘There is nothing in the fridge’

Cameroonians are grappling with a fuel price hike as well as soaring food costs.

Ugandan warlord’s victims awarded share of $56m

Dominic Ongwen was convicted of crimes including rape, kidnapping and murder by the ICC.

Nigerian Disney show flawed but delightful – critics

Historic series Iwájú presents a futuristic version of Lagos but where inequalities still persist.

Nigerian Disney show flawed but delightful – critics

Historic series Iwájú presents a futuristic version of Lagos but where inequalities still persist.

Ghana passes bill making identifying as LGBTQ+ illegal

Lawmakers approve a tough new bill, but rights groups say it threatens basic freedoms.