Ethiopia’s Abiy and Eritrea’s Afewerki declare end of war

The two countries have been in a state of "no war, no peace" since the border conflict ended in 1999.

South Africa ex-President Jacob Zuma’s son charged with corruption

Duduzane Zuma is alleged to have advanced the interests of the controversial Gupta family.

How WhatsApp has helped heroin become Mozambique’s second biggest export

As many as 40 tonnes of heroin could be passing through Mozambique every year, in a trade that is boosted by the use of mobile phone apps.

Eritrea and Ethiopia to re-establish diplomatic ties

Leaders agree to set up embassies in their respective capitals after almost 20 years of hostility.

Eritrea and Ethiopia to re-establish diplomatic ties

Leaders agree to re-open embassies in their respective capitals after almost 20 years of hostility.

Caf bans Kenyan referee Aden Marwa from all football for life

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) bans Kenyan referee, Aden Marwa, from all football activities for life.

Ethiopia-Eritrea border: Landmark summit aims to end conflict

The two leaders meet to seal a deal ending a two decade-old border dispute that led to a bloody war.

Letter from Africa: Complaining about colonialism makes us the victims

Deriding Africa's former colonial rulers will not solve the continent's many problems, writes Nigerian journalist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani.

‘I’m the smartest man in Africa – or in the world’

BBC Africa One Minute Stories meets James Maina Mwangi - the self-proclaimed smartest man in the world.

In pictures: The Durban July in South Africa

The theme of this year's Durban July was "It Is Time" - and race-goers did not disappoint.