Rokia Traoré has been involved in a long-running dispute with her ex-partner over custody of their child.

One person is killed and dozens injured as President Paul Kagame launches his re-election campaign.

South Africa book their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a nervy three-wicket win over co-hosts West Indies in a winner-takes-all Super 8s match.

Conservationists have found a way to restore a reef off one of Zanzibar's islands.

The Kremlin has effectively replaced the mercenary group's influence in Africa and Ukraine, experts say.

A German girl organises a big contribution to a South African charity tackling period-poverty issues.

It is the latest setback to hit the newly opened pipeline as Niger starts to export crude oil.

World champions South Africa ease to a five-try victory against a spirited Wales side at Twickenham.

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in December 2025 and January 2026, but the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will be in 2025.

This marks the second fatal elephant attack on a US tourist in the southern African country this year

South Africa are on the brink of the T20 World Cup semi-finals after a thrilling win over England in the final over.

Michael Usi replaces his mentor Saulos Chilima, who died in a plane crash earlier this month.

The move comes amid strained relations between France and Niger's military government.

In a landmark ruling, laws banning same-sex acts between men are ruled unconstitutional.

The 29-year-old is the first person to die in the youth-led protests against tax-hikes.

Wild chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to eat when they are sick or injured, a study says.

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

With hundreds thought dead, one victim's family say unregistered pilgrims have been failed by travel agents.

A deadly attack in the north has snowballed into speculation soldiers tried to usurp Capt Traoré.

Many Kenyans are angry over a slew of proposed tax rises, which parliament is currently debating.