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.

The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.

Police were called to the scene as the lawmakers tussled with each other and damaged property.

Cycling's world governing body says it has no plans to move the 2025 Road World Championships away from Rwanda despite ongoing conflict in DR Congo.

The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola's oil market.

Ghana's MPs destroyed parliamentary property, including tables, microphones, sound equipment, and other items.

Days of heavy fighting between M23 rebels and DR Congo's army leave hospitals overwhelmed with patients.

Rwanda and South Africa are launching rival bids to bring F1 racing back to Africa for the first time since 1993.

A Rwandan spokesperson denies the charges, saying it is trying to prevent the conflict spilling over.

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

Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.

The victim was a 32-year-old nurse who died from multi-organ failure, the health ministry says.

Rwanda says South Africa is in “no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator” in DR Congo.