Villagers killed execution-style in Sudan, activists say

More than 200 civilians have been killed by paramilitaries, a rights group says.

Mauritius ex-PM bailed after ‘suitcases of cash’ arrest

Pravind Jugnauth was charged with money laundering, which he denies, following a dramatic arrest.

South Africa police ‘hot on heels’ of suspects in gay imam killing

The killing of Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure in the gay Muslim community, has shocked many.

Detained Ugandan opposition figure treated in clinic overnight

There are concerns about Kizza Besigye's health as his hunger strike enters a second week.

Second DR Congo city falls to Rwanda-backed rebels

Some people cheered as the fighters entered the city without resistance, two days after taking the airport.

Stirling & Campher help Ireland to win over Zimbabwe

A 144-run partnership between Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher steers Ireland to a six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe as they level the ODI series in Harare.

World’s ‘first openly gay imam’ shot dead in South Africa

He was a pioneering figure who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay Muslims.

Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse

The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.

Uganda’s Kiplimo runs sub-57 to shatter half marathon record

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo shatters the half marathon record at a World Athletics event in Barcelona.

Why Uganda’s iconic crested crane faces extinction

The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.