Dozens die after torrential rain hammers Congolese capital

Kinshasa is prone to soil erosion and the president warned the climate crisis is making flooding worse.

Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy

President Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump imposed an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe.

US cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute

The African nation is "taking advantage" of the US by not accepting its citizens, says the top US diplomat.

No wigs please – the new rules shaking up beauty pageants

Wigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.

No wigs please – the new rules shaking up beauty pageants

Wigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.

No wigs please – the new rules shaking up beauty pageants

Wigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.

Trump’s tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pact

Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.

Trump’s tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pact

Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.

Trump’s tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pact

Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.

Meet the football grannies of Africa

Teams from across the continent, created to boost the health of older women, face off in a tournament.