Critics say women's bodies should not be policed in the name of cultural pride....
The military authorities said it was a waste of money and the government will run elections itself....
BBC Sport Africa previews the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations....
Eswatini's Government assured its citizens that the new inmates posed no threat to the country....
The Duke of Sussex visited a mine-clearing charity in Angola once supported by Princess Diana....
President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations....
Holders South Africa and nine-time champions Nigeria are among the big-hitters in the Wafcon 2024 quarter-finals....
While advancing a bill to claw back $9bn in federal spending, lawmakers spare the Pepfar programme from cuts....
The patrol hit an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Tuesday morning...
The five people convicted of serious crimes come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, the US says....
Egypt says the exchange will act as a safety valve for local markets....
Buhari ruled Africa's most populous nation between 2015 and 2023....
Muhammadu Buhari’s life tracked dramatic changes over decades – and he was often at the centre of events....
Burna Boy, one of the biggest names in Afrobeats, says he didn't want his sound to be "in one box"....
Nigeria's late former President Muhammadu Buhari died in a London clinic on Sunday....
A Spaniard and two local people were shot multiple times during the conflict in northern Ethiopia, MSF says....
Ghana beat Tanzania 4-1 to secure their quarter-final place at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations as holders South Africa secure top spot in Group C....
Former president, Buhari was widely regarded as a reformer by his supporters....
Dr Tshepo Lipholo, an opposition MP, is yet to apply for bail and remains in police custody...
Clara Luvanga on meeting Al-Nassr team-mate Ronaldo and how Tanzania are gaining "experience" at their second Wafcon....
Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria as both a military ruler and elected president, died in London on Sunday....
Cameroon's Paul Biya, 92, has been power since 1982 and could govern until he is nearly 100....
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari died at a clinic in London on Sunday...
A baby will be placed for adoption in UK after being trafficked from Nigeria. She may never know her real parents....
Biya scrapped term limits in 2008, clearing the way for him to run indefinitely....
Nigeria win Group B at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations and Algeria finish second after the two sides play out a goalless draw in Casablanca....
Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa....
The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases....
It is the first time RSF fighters have entered el-Fasher in such numbers since a siege began in May 2024....
Buhari, 82, also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985...
The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections....
Five people were hurt and one was arrested during the unrest in Torre-Pacheco...
The US wants rights to DR Congo's minerals, but one vital mine is still in rebel hands....
Morocco and Zambia both seal 1-0 wins to secure passage to the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations....
Anti-gay laws are in place in many conservative West African countries....
More than 100 people have been killed in a wave of protests and public anger, described as "unprecedented"....
South Africa salvage a 1-1 draw against Tanzania and the Women's Africa Cup of Nations holders are virtually assured of a place in the quarter-finals....
Mali edge closer to a quarter-final place at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against Ghana....
Biya, the world's oldest serving head of state at 92, came to power in 1982....
A stray bullet burst into Bridgit Njoki's home while police were clashing with anti-government protesters....
Residents of eastern DR Congo say the country's appearance at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations provides hope at a time of conflict....
The case arose from the rape and attempted murder of a six-year-old girl in Imerintsiatosika....
Nigeria cannot accept Venezuelans because "we already have over 230 million people," says the foreign minister....
Kenya's next general election will be held in 2027, but Ruto is under pressure from street protests....
The court says there are "reasonable grounds" to believe claims of war crimes in western Sudan....
Nigeria net a late winner against Botswana to become the first side to book a place in the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations....
Liberia was founded by freed slaves and the country has long-standing historical ties with the US....
Trump indicated that issues of immigration would also be on the agenda....
A woman tells the BBC about her anxieties after a US-funded clinic that gave her medication closed....
Trump said that the US treats African countries better than China does....
Trump told Boakai he speaks "such good English", asking where he went to school....
Morocco captain Ghizlane Chebbak scores a fine hat-trick to ensure her team does not slip up against DR Congo at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations....
The presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal hope to be offered "incredible" deals....
Rached Ghannouchi was sentenced as part of a sweeping case involving several high-profile politicians....
Lesotho faces tariffs of 50% - higher than any other country because of its large trade surplus with the US....
The United States announces sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria....
More than 100 people were injured and over 500 others arrested amid widespread destruction of property, reports say....
Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election....
At least two hospitals in Kenya sustained damage during protests....
Citizens took to Kenyan streets to mark the anniversary of deadly protests last year....
Find out the format, fixtures, kick-off times, venues and favourites for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco....
The announcement said Kiir had appointed Dau Aturjong as the Chief of Defence Forces....
US President Donald Trump announces a 30% tariff on South African imports starting from 1 August....
Law enforcers have been deploying heavily in Nairobi since youth-led protests in June 2024....
A goal in first-half injury time from Saratou Traore is enough to see Mali edge a tight Group C encounter against Tanzania at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations....
South Africa begin the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-0 win over Ghana in Morocco....
Nigeria's football federation has "not done enough" to ensure its women's team remain ahead of their competition in Africa, claims Desire Oparanozie....
Police are treating the death of Dr Fortune Gomo in the city's Lochee area on Saturday as murder....
A provincial police chief says the gangs are helping to fund the minister's political career....
Nigeria ease to a 3-0 win over Tunisia in their opening Group B match at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations....
Mama Diop and Ngeunar Ndiaye both score twice as Senegal comfortably beat DR Congo 4-0 at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations....
Morocco forward Sakina Ouzraoui says the hosts showed spirit to claim a late draw in the opening match of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations....
JNIM has emerged as the deadliest jihadist group in West Africa as armies struggle to stem the attacks....
The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal....
Yoweri Museveni has been endorsed by the ruling party as its candidate in the 2026 election....
Dr Fortune Gomo, who was originally from Zimbabwe, was pronounced dead at the scene on the city's South Road....
Exclusive access to some of the biggest artists who are riding a cultural phenomenon....
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet break world records at the Eugene Diamond League meeting....
These are the latest in a wave of anti-government protests over the past year....
In power since 1982, Biya is the world's oldest serving head of state at 92....
Mali's armed forces said the attacks took place in the central and western regions of the country....
Modi is expected to hold talks with Ghana's top leadership....
Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal...
Somali Foreign Affairs Minister Abdi Ali presided over the 65th Independence Day of Somalia....
Kagame told reporters Rwanda was committed to implementing the deal....
Lawyers for the migrants had filed new claims in Washington late Thursday....
An aircraft carrying US deportees arrived in South Sudan yesterday, according to two officials....
CEO of Save the Children UK, Moazzam Malik, said the needs in Somalia are enormous....
The rally comes after largely youth-led protests last year that initially focused on tax hikes....