South Africa in ‘uncharted waters’ as budget splits coalition government
South Africa has entered uncharted waters following deep divisions in the coalition…
Thousands celebrate a chief who will only rule for eight years
Thousands of people have been gathering in southern Ethiopia for one of…
South Sudan denies Ugandan troops have deployed to its capital
South Sudan's government has denied earlier reports that Uganda had deployed special…
Athol Fugard: Death of a great South African playwright
Athol Fugard, who has died aged 92, was widely acclaimed as one…
President’s church donation sparks Kenyan clashes
Police in Kenya have fired tear gas to disperse protesters who tried…
US orders non-emergency staff to leave South Sudan as tensions rise
The United States has ordered all its non-emergency staff in South Sudan…
DR Congo offers $5m bounties for rebel leaders
The Democratic Republic of Congo government has offered a reward of $5m…
Vital leprosy drugs due in Nigeria after year delay
People affected by leprosy in Nigeria should be able to get hold…
Several dead after UN helicopter shot at in South Sudan
Several people have died in South Sudan after an attempt by the…
Players union welcomes life ban for Gabon football coach over sexual abuse
Fifa's decision to ban for life a former Gabonese youth coach found…