UK to sign Chagos deal with Mauritius

The US and UK will maintain a key military base on the island for 99 years, under the multi-billion pound deal.

Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for malaria

Normally the insects are targeted with insecticide, but US researchers say anti-malaria drugs absorbed through their legs can stop them spreading disease.

Watch moment Trump ambushes Ramaphosa with video

In an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, Trump pressed Cyril Ramaphosa on widely discredited claims of a white genocide in South Africa.

X restricted in Tanzania after police targeted by hackers

After being compromised, explicit images and misinformation were shared on the police's account.

British tourist arrested in Namibia over nude photos of children

The 65-year old Briton is also accused of inappropriately touching children while on a holiday in Namibia.

Most Test wickets this year – the 6ft 8in pace bowler with England in his sights

Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani may have a permanent smile on his face, but he will pose a serious threat to England at Trent Bridge this week, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Former DR Congo PM sentenced to hard labour on corruption charge

Augustin Ponyo Matata is found guilty of his part in embezzling about $245m.

US judge warns deportations to South Sudan may breach court order

The judge orders the migrants to be kept in US government custody, holding the plane on the tarmac if necessary.

Can Mandela’s former negotiator fix fractious relations with Trump?

The South African president will try to reset relations with the US in a high-stakes White House meeting on Wednesday.

Sudan rebels entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, army says

It is the latest sign of victory from the military who have made gains against the RSF since March.