South Africa’s apartheid-era statues ‘should be put in a theme park’

South African sculptor Pitika Ntuli on what we should do with reminders of colonial and racist history.

Africa’s week in pictures: 24-30 July 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Zimbabwe police clear streets ahead of anti-government protests

Parts of the capital are deserted ahead of demonstrations that the government calls Western-backed.

Zimbabwe police clear streets ahead of anti-government protests

Parts of the capital are deserted ahead of demonstrations that the government calls Western-backed.

Hachalu Hundessa’s father: ‘He died standing for his people’

Hachalu Hundessa's father says that his son stood for truth and that he died standing for his people.

Hachalu Hundessa’s father: ‘He died standing for his people’

Hachalu Hundessa's father says that his son stood for truth and that he died standing for his people.

Killer of Rafiki, Uganda’s rare silverback mountain gorilla, jailed

The hunter had previously said that he killed the animal in self defence when he was attacked.

Caf president Ahmad undecided about pursuing second term

Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad says he is undecided on whether he should run for a second term in office next year.

Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates

Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters.

Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates

Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters.