South Africa mourns pioneering female nuclear scientist
South Africa's first black female nuclear scientist, Senamile Masango, a trailblazer who…
Sam Nujoma, first president of Namibia, dies aged 95
The first president of independent Namibia, Sam Nujoma, has died at the…
Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies
Ghanaian music legend and saxophonist Teddy Osei, who founded the Afro-rock band…
Top South African singer Winnie Khumalo dies aged 51
outh African actress and singer Winnie Khumalo has died at the age…
‘Extraordinary’ Zambian musician dies after New Year’s Eve crash
Dandy Krazy, one of Zambia's most popular musicians, has died from injuries…
Liberia’s notorious rebel-turned-senator Johnson dies
Prince Yormie Johnson, Liberian warlord-turned-politician, who became infamous for the 1990 footage…
Quincy Jones obituary
Musician, producer and arranger who had global hits with Michael Jackson, was…
Pioneering South African politician dies aged 65
The first black central bank governor of South Africa, who later went…
James Earl Jones obituary
American actor hailed for his many classical roles whose voice became known…
The ‘magnetic’ Malawi vice-president who inspired hope
Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima died at the age of 51 after a…