‘Visionary’ South African businessman Douw Steyn dies

The insurance magnate was a close friend of Nelson Mandela, who he housed after the statesman's divorce in 1992.

UK denies it faces paying billions more for Chagos deal

The Mauritian prime minister had said the renegotiated deal linked payments to inflation.

Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it’s a tough nut to crack

The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.

Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it’s a tough nut to crack

The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.

Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it’s a tough nut to crack

The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.

South Africa church apologises over exposing children to risk from abuser

John Smyth moved to South Africa from Zimbabwe where he abused young people at Christian camps he ran.

South Africa’s president calls Musk to calm Trump land row

President Trump, who Elon Musk advises, has threatened to cut funding over South Africa's land policy.

Five sentenced to death in Nigeria over ‘witchcraft’ murder

The men attacked the 67-year-old female victim after one of their wives had a dream about her.

Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak

There is currently no approved vaccine for the highly contagious and deadly Sudan strain of Ebola.

Rebels declare ceasefire in DR Congo for ‘humanitarian reasons’

The rebels say they will not seize any further territory but will protect their positions.