DR Congo soldiers sentenced to death for desertion

Twenty-five soldiers are sentenced for fleeing battles against the notorious M23 rebel group.

Afcon 2025 qualifying draw throws up tasty ties

Africa's top football sides discover their opponents in the qualifying draw for the 2025 Nations Cup with Nigeria handed a tricky group.

Ghana chef accused of faking Guinness World Record award

Ebenezer Smith showed off a certificate but Guinness World Records say it's nothing to do with them.

The ex-gangster who has become South Africa’s sports minister

The rise of Gayton McKenzie from a former bank robber to a politician in the new unity government.

The ex-gangster who has become South Africa’s sports minister

The rise of Gayton McKenzie from a former bank robber to a politician in the new unity government.

SA’s Erasmus is a ‘mastermind’ – Ireland wing Nash

Ireland winger Calvin Nash praises South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus prior to the Six Nations champions beginning a two-Test series against the World Cup winners on Saturday.

Rare plants hidden in toys – and other trafficking tactics

How endangered species are smuggled out of Africa and what is being done to prevent it.

Rare plants hidden in toys – and other trafficking tactics

How endangered species are smuggled out of Africa and what is being done to prevent it.

Rare plants hidden in toys – and other trafficking tactics

How endangered species are smuggled out of Africa and what is being done to prevent it.

IVF help for wild rhinos from zoo cousins

Scientists are collecting eggs from rhinos in zoos in a bid to boost the gene pool of wild rhinos.