Lupita Nyong’o speaks of family ordeal and condemns ‘chilling’ Kenya crackdown
Actress Lupita Nyong'o has condemned the Kenyan authorities' crackdown on huge anti-tax…
How friends became foes in Africa’s diamond state
Ian Khama’s well-mannered voice barely disguises the anger that he feels. In…
Ugandan children’s choir shares ‘remarkable’ tales
A "remarkable" Ugandan children's choir hopes going on tour will raise awareness…
Bold and fearless: Nigeria’s latest star to headline in London
If Ruger has learnt one thing this year, it's that taking a…
Zookeeper mauled to death by lion in Nigeria
A zookeeper has been mauled to death by a lion in south-western…
Serial rapist in South Africa gets 42 life sentences
Warning: This story contains distressing details from the start. A South African…
The 91-year-old African president who keeps defying death rumours
Speculation over the wellbeing and whereabouts of Cameroon’s 91-year-old President Paul Biya…
Pioneering South African politician dies aged 65
The first black central bank governor of South Africa, who later went…
