Mali coup: No deal on transitional government

A regional delegation failed to convince the military leaders to reinstate the deposed president.

Sudan’s Jabal Maragha: Illegal gold diggers destroy ancient site

The 2,000-year-old Jabal Maragha site was thought to have been a small settlement or a checkpoint.

Tito Mboweni: South Africa’s president lambasts minister over Zambia tweets

Tito Mboweni caused a diplomatic incident by telling Zambia's president "hell is on its way".

Coronavirus in South Africa: Whistleblower questions winter tent deaths

Suspected Covid-19 patients were routinely left in an open tent, in sub-zero temperatures, the BBC finds.

Why a Somali-born fighter is being honoured in Rome

Some Italians are revaluating their colonial past in East Africa, writes Ismail Einashe.

Fredie Blom: ‘World’s oldest man’ dies aged 116 in South Africa

Fredie Blom's identity documents showed he was born in 1904, although his record was never verified.

Fredie Blom: ‘World’s oldest man’ dies aged 116 in South Africa

Fredie Blom's identity documents showed he was born in 1904, although his record was never verified.

Uganda: A ride-hailing app helps deliver contraceptives during lockdown

SafeBoda is a ride-hailing app which ensures access to contraceptives during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Nile dam row: Ethiopia’s pop stars hit out

The battle with Egypt over who has rights to the waters of the River Nile is played out by musicians.

Mali coup: Thousands take to Bamako streets to celebrate

President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was forced to resign on Tuesday after being detained by soldiers.