Cape Verde boat disaster: 'My brother died for a dream we all have'
A man whose brother was among around 60 Senegalese feared drowned says he would take the same risk.
2023-08-18 00:52
Libya militias battle in Tripoli after commander's arrest
Fierce clashes kill 55 people as many families are left trapped in their homes in Tripoli.
2023-08-16 22:59
Barbie banned from Algerian cinemas for corrupting morals
It is accused of promoting attitudes contrary to the cultural beliefs of the mainly Muslim nation.
2023-08-15 20:47
Edinburgh Fringe: The Life and Times of Michael K, a South African puppet play
A South African puppet play, based on a novel by JM Coetzee, is featuring at the Edinburgh Fringe.
2023-08-03 08:48
Niger coup: Evacuated French and European nationals arrive in Paris
It comes amid growing anti-French sentiment, with France's embassy recently coming under attack.
2023-08-02 09:54
Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum in good health, says France
The French foreign minister says the coup is not 'final' as Niger's army backs the plotters.
2023-07-28 13:17
Wagner in Mali: US sanctions top junta officials over alleged ties
Wagner fighters overseeing Malian troops are accused of targeting civilians and other rights abuses.
2023-07-25 21:28
Douala building: Distress as collapse kills 33 in Cameroon
Thirty-three people are confirmed dead after a building collapsed onto another in the city of Douala.
2023-07-24 21:20
Sudan's Darfur terror: The radio presenter who gave birth and kept walking
A radio presenter in Sudan has a baby by the road as she flees militias she says killed her other sons.
2023-07-24 07:54
Douala building: Shock as collapse kills 12 in Cameroon
Rescuers will make sure no-one is left beneath the rubble, vows a top official in the city of Douala.
2023-07-23 23:51
Kenya demonstrations: 'I feel betrayed by William Ruto'
President Ruto was elected vowing to help poor Kenyans but since coming to power, life has got worse.
2023-07-19 09:48
LGBT rights in Africa: Will Kenya be the latest to pass anti-gay law?
Homophobia is rising in parts of Africa, with lawmakers pushing for tougher anti-LGBTQ legislation.
2023-07-18 10:26