South Africa appoints special envoy to ease US relations

Relations are at an all-time low - South Africa's ambassador to the US was expelled last month.

Algeria to expel 12 French embassy officials

France said the move was in response to the indictment of three Algerians in Paris on Friday.

‘Death is everywhere’: Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks

One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults.

South Africa re-opens inquest into Nobel laureate’s death

The official ruling - that Albert Luthuli died in an accident in 1967, has long been queried by his family.

Gabon coup leader wins election by huge margin

This was the first presidential vote since the near-six-decade-long Bongo dynasty was overthrown.

The Gabon strongman who stormed to election victory

Who is Gen Brice Nguema, the man who overthrew the president he was supposed to protect?

Gabon coup leader wins election by huge margin

This was the first presidential vote since the near-six-decade-long Bongo dynasty was overthrown.

‘Death is everywhere’: Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks

One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults.

Tanzania’s main opposition party banned from election

The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason.

Tanzania’s main opposition party banned from election

The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason.