Obituary: Desmond Tutu – South Africa’s rebellious priest

Inspirational cleric and anti-apartheid campaigner who played a major role in the process of reconciliation in South Africa.

Desmond Tutu: South Africa anti-apartheid hero dies aged 90

Tributes are paid to Archbishop Tutu, the Nobel peace prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa.

Deadly bombing at restaurant packed for Christmas

Six people have been killed after a suicide bomber targeted a restaurant in eastern DR Congo.

Letter from Africa: Why Kenya’s taxman is eyeing social media

Socialites are becoming wary of what they post online in case Kenya's revenue authority comes calling.

Sudan coup: Tear gas fired at pro-democracy protests

Protesters are demanding the military step back and allow the transition to civilian rule.

SA urges halt to Nelson Mandela’s Robben Island prison cell key auction

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, spent 18 years in a tiny cell on Robben Island.

Afcon 2021: Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez set to lead Algeria’s title defence

Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez is set to captain Algeria at the Africa Cup of Nations as he is named in defending champions' squad.

Afcon 2021: Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira says tournament deserves more respect

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira says that the Africa Cup of Nations deserves more respect.

Team Qhubeka NextHash: Africa’s top cycling team fails to secure WorldTour licence

Team Qhubeka NextHash, Africa's top cycling team, fails in its bid to secure a WorldTour spot in 2022.

Omicron: US to lift travel restrictions from southern Africa

The White House said the measures were no longer necessary amid a US explosion of Omicron cases.