The hopping game of langa, played for generations in parts of West Africa, demands endurance in seeking to find a place on the global stage.

The fire is said to have broken out in a nearby house and spread to the school while the children were asleep.

The insurance magnate was a close friend of Nelson Mandela, who he housed after the statesman's divorce in 1992.

The Mauritian prime minister had said the renegotiated deal linked payments to inflation.

The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.

John Smyth moved to South Africa from Zimbabwe where he abused young people at Christian camps he ran.

President Trump, who Elon Musk advises, has threatened to cut funding over South Africa's land policy.

The men attacked the 67-year-old female victim after one of their wives had a dream about her.

There is currently no approved vaccine for the highly contagious and deadly Sudan strain of Ebola.

The rebels say they will not seize any further territory but will protect their positions.

The next round of league matches have been suspended while the authorities investigate the death.

Tems is the first Nigerian to win two Grammys after taking the Best Africa Music Performance prize.

President Cyril Ramaphosa last month signed into law a bill aimed at speeding up land reform.

More than 700 people died as fighters from the M23 group captured the eastern city of Goma.

DR Congo calls on Arsenal, PSG and Bayern Munich to end their “blood stained” sponsorship deals with Visit Rwanda amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in the country.

The attack caused "utter carnage" at a nearby hospital, where dozens sought medical attention.

India win the Under-19 T20 World Cup with a thumping nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the final.

The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown.

Trump says he ordered military airstrikes on a senior Islamic State attack planner in Somalia.

There is a good chance that inside your device is some metal dug up in a mine controlled by rebels.