Failed ‘coup plotters’ go on trial in DR Congo

Broadcast live on TV from prison, 51 people, including three Americans, go before a military tribunal.

South Africa v Ireland ‘will be almost like a war’

South Africa centre Damian de Allende says the first Test between the Springboks and Ireland in Pretoria on 6 July will be "almost like a war".

Kagame critic barred from Rwanda’s presidential race

Diane Rwigara says she feels cheated for a second time from being able to campaign.

Kagame critic barred from Rwanda’s presidential race

Diane Rwigara says she feels cheated for a second time from being able to campaign.

Unity government is S Africa’s best option – Ramaphosa

It would reflect the will of voters and help move the country forward, President Ramaphosa says.

‘Dictator’ Eto’o and chaos in Cameroonian football

Former star Samuel Eto'o is accused of acting like "a dictator" as a power struggle for control of football in Cameroon rages on.

‘Dictator’ Eto’o and chaos in Cameroonian football

Former star Samuel Eto'o is accused of acting like "a dictator" as a power struggle for control of football in Cameroon rages on.

Unity government is S Africa’s best option – Ramaphosa

It would reflect the will of voters and help move the country forward, President Ramaphosa says.

Refugees sent to Rwanda from remote UK island speak to BBC

The migrants, who the UN says are refugees, say they feel isolated and unsafe in the African country.

Refugees sent to Rwanda from remote UK island speak to BBC

The migrants, who the UN says are refugees, say they feel isolated and unsafe in the African country.