Kenya’s secret church set up to welcome LGBT worshippers

The church set up to welcome LGBT worshippers in a country that is growing more homophobic.

More than 60 migrants feared drowned off Libya, IOM says

An overcrowded boat is believed to have been swamped by high waves after leaving the city of Zuwara.

Former South Africa president Jacob Zuma leaves ANC

Jacob Zuma says it would be a betrayal to campaign for Cyril Ramaphosa and has launched a new party.

Kenya LGBTQ+ : I’m black, I’m gay, I’m a priest

A priest remembers how a queer-affirming church in Kenya changed his life and his calling to priesthood.

‘My parents’ interracial marriage caused an international scandal’

Ndinda says her mother smuggled a wedding ring from Nottinghamshire to Kenya by baking it into a cake.

DR Congo election: Why one star refuses to release election songs

As usual, DR Congo's election period has brought a burst of political music by huge stars.

Félix Tshisekedi: DR Congo’s re-elected president

Felix Tshisekedi came to power in 2019 vowing to made DR Congo "the Germany of Africa".

Martin Fayulu: The DR Congo election candidate who refuses to give up

Martin Fayulu has never given up saying he won in 2018 - he is now back to claim his prize.

Moïse Katumbi: The millionaire mining magnate

Football club owner Moïse Katumbi is one of the Democratic Republic of Congo's richest men.

Africa’s week in pictures: 8-14 December 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.