The capital city is recovering from Sunday's series of attacks on prisons and a military barracks.
A year after a court ordered the removal of the animals, they are still there.
South Africa’s first black female freediving instructor is on a mission to make access to the ocean inclusive.
Namibia book their spot at the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup after guaranteeing a top-two finish in African qualifying.
Leading mining company Impala Platinum describes the accident as the "darkest day" in its history.
The legislation allowed police to take action against smugglers taking migrants to Europe.
There are concerns there could have been a coup attempt in a region plagued by military takeovers.
Armed men attacked a military barracks and a prison in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone on November 26th.
Cardinal Peter Turkson is at odds with bishops in his country, who back a harsh anti-gay proposal.
The government is determining whether armed attacks on capital city Freetown were an attempted coup.
An estimated seven Kenyan women die a day after unsafe abortions even though they are legal in some cases.
At least 100 are abducted over an unpaid "tax" the gunmen had imposed on villagers, residents say.
Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a prison in Freetown, officials say.
President Andry Rajoelina's win follows an election boycott by the opposition over credibility concerns.
Khtek, one of Morocco's biggest rappers, talks to the BBC about sexism and mental illness.
South Africa withdraws its bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2027 to focus on an improved bid for the 2031 tournament.
It is hoped that joining the East African Community will boost economic growth after years of war.
Promoter Eddie Hearn has held talks over an Anthony Joshua fight in Africa which could "revisit" 1974's Rumble in the Jungle.
Human rights groups say more than 300 people were killed in opposition protests in 2022.
Clemence Mtenga should have graduated from university this week - instead his body is being flown home.
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