Steenhuisen: The man vowing to ‘rescue’ South Africa

The political veteran believes he is a credible alternative to the ruling ANC party.

South African anger over flag-burning poll advert

The Democratic Alliance says the controversial message sets out the choice ahead of the election.

Malawi vice-president corruption charges dropped

The move raises questions over the government’s handling of prosecutions for alleged corruption.

Malawi vice-president corruption charges dropped

The move raises questions over the government’s handling of prosecutions for alleged corruption.

‘I don’t trust anyone’ – How trolling hurt Kipchoge

Eliud Kipchoge says his family received threats on social media after the death of fellow marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum.

‘I don’t trust anyone’ – How trolling hurt Kipchoge

Eliud Kipchoge says his family received threats on social media after the death of fellow marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum.

‘I don’t trust anyone’ – How trolling hurt Kipchoge

Eliud Kipchoge says his family received threats on social media after the death of fellow marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum.

‘I don’t trust anyone’ – How trolling hurt Kipchoge

Eliud Kipchoge says his family received threats on social media after the death of fellow marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum.

Man trapped under SA building texting family, father says

One father told the BBC his son has been texting him from under the rubble - but rescuers have not found him yet.

Chad presidential vote set to end military rule

The country is set to become the first of Africa's current junta-led states to move to democratic rule.