South Africa on brink of semis after beating England

South Africa are on the brink of the T20 World Cup semi-finals after a thrilling win over England in the final over.

Comedian-turned-politician sworn in as Malawi’s VP

Michael Usi replaces his mentor Saulos Chilima, who died in a plane crash earlier this month.

Top comedian sworn in as Malawi’s vice-president

Michael Usi replaces his mentor Saulos Chilima, who died in a plane crash earlier this month.

The comedian who became Malawi’s vice-president

Michael Usi replaces his mentor Saulos Chilima, who died in a plane crash earlier this month.

Niger pulls French firm’s permit for big uranium mine

The move comes amid strained relations between France and Niger's military government.

Gay sex ban in Namibia ruled unconstitutional

In a landmark ruling, laws banning same-sex acts between men are ruled unconstitutional.

Anger after protester shot dead at Kenya anti-tax demos

The 29-year-old is the first person to die in the youth-led demonstrations against tax-hikes.

Chimpanzees ‘self-medicate’ with healing plants

Wild chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to eat when they are sick or injured, a study says.

Passion, pilots and panache: Africa’s top shots

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

Passion, pilots and panache: Africa’s top shots

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