Ahmed Rouaba: Defying the odds to become mayor in Algeria

Zahia Benkara was hated by both religious conservatives and secular society. So how did she win?

Why are Uganda’s politicians smashing plates?

Utensils and bottles of urine were also allegedly found in parliament as politicians expressed their disapproval.

‘Race abuse’ row after Burundian’s death

A video shows a brawl breaking out after the Australian man insults teenagers whose friend had drowned.

Lebo Diseko: Will Jacob Zuma be ousted as South Africa’s president?

With Jacob Zuma no longer leader of the ANC, we ask what next for the South African president.

Nigeria fake drugs: Authorities crack down

The World Health Organization says up to a third of medication in some parts of Africa could be fake.

Antenna power

South African firm Poynting in a global leader in the design and manufacturing of antennas.

Steinhoff facing credit squeeze

Lenders are starting to withdraw or suspend credit following allegations of accounting irregularities.

Zambia’s new Chinese police officers removed after outcry

An outcry forces Zambia's police department to remove eight new Chinese reservists from duty.

Ablel Xavier to continue as coach of Mozambique and develop football

Former Portugal international Abel Xavier will continues his mission to develop football in Mozambique as his contract as national team coach is extended.

Jeremy Brockie unaware of Caf’s plan to scrap the Africa-based player award

New Zealand and SuperSport United Jeremy Brockie striker says he had no idea Caf planned to scrap the 2017 Africa-Based Player of the Year award.