DR Congo conflict tests China’s diplomatic balancing act
China's efforts to build up huge business interests across Africa have been…
Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria
For many years, well-off Nigerians have sent their children to prestigious British…
Expelled South African envoy accuses Trump administration of racism
South Africa's former ambassador to the US has told the BBC it…
One million children could die if US cuts funding, charity warns
A global health organisation has warned that one million children could die…
Army in full control of Khartoum, Sudan military leader says
Sudan's military leader, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has visited the presidential palace…
Niger coup leader sworn in as president for five years
Niger's military ruler has been sworn in as the country's president for…
Ethiopia PM seeks new Tigray leader amid fears of war
In an effort to quell rising tensions in its troubled Tigray region,…
‘Yoh! You’re in the OED’ – South Africa makes its linguistic mark
Yoh! I'm so gatvol of this tjoekie and need a zol to…
Harry quits charity he set up in Diana’s honour over internal row
The Duke of Sussex has resigned from a charity he set up…
Sudan army accused of killing hundreds in airstrike on Darfur market
A Sudanese war monitor has accused the military of killing hundreds of…
