Man accused of triple murder in the UK admits gun charges in South Africa
A man is in court in South Africa two months after his wife and daughters are found dead in the UK.
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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's husband dies
Hafidh Ameir Hassan kept a low profile and was rarely seen in public with the president.
The Wedding Photographer of Darfur
Having fled the besieged city of el-Fasher, photographer decided to turn his lens on more positive aspect of life, weddings.
The Wedding Photographer of Darfur
Having fled the besieged city of el-Fasher, photographer decided to turn his lens on more positive aspect of life, weddings.
'Nothing good was supposed to come out of me'
David Etor grew up in poverty in Nigeria, but now teaches engineering at the University of Bristol
'Nothing good was supposed to come out of me'
David Etor grew up in poverty in Nigeria, but now teaches engineering at the University of Bristol
What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong
As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.
TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.
South Africa finish strongly to take 2-1 series lead against All Blacks
South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.
Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?
Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.
UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size
The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - with the US as the only nation to vote against it.
At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria, reports say
An environmental group says those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State.
Kenya's Sichenje out for season with knee injury
Charlton Athletic defender Collins Sichenje is set to miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season with a knee injury.
Body of world's youngest traditional king returns home to Uganda amid succession row
King Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cancer.
Liverpool target Minteh can still get dream move - Hurzeler
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says Yankuba Minteh can still "fulfil his dream" move in future after the Seagulls turned down Liverpool's offers for the winger.
Kenya's chai lovers are not happy as the nation's cows run dry
Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.
Pretorius century gives SA narrow win over Namibia - T20 tri-series scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series match between Namibia and South Africa in Windhoek.
Tebogo says late mother 'always there' ahead of emotional return to Budapest
Letsile Tebogo says his late mother is always with him "in spirit" as he prepares to run in Budapest, the city where she watched him make history for Botswana and Africa.
