At least 11 dead in Kenya protests as central Nairobi sealed off
At least eleven people have been killed during anti-government protests in Kenya…
South Africa’s police minister accused of links to criminal gangs
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been accused of having ties tocriminal gangs…
How an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa’s deadliest militant groups
Al-Qaeda affiliate Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) is the main group behind…
Uganda’s 80-year-old president in bid to extend 40-year rule
Uganda's long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, 80, has been declared the governing party's…
Footballer Thomas Partey charged with rape
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of…
Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office
Kenyan President William Ruto says he is building a church at the…
Namibia halts all state funerals amid criticism of the high cost
The Namibian government has announced a temporary ban on state funerals amid…
Akon’s futuristic $6bn city project in Senegal abandoned, BBC told
Plans for a futuristic city in Senegal dreamt up by the singer…
Mali coup leader granted five-year term in power
Mali's military leader Gen Assimi Goïta has been granted a five-year presidential…
Angélique Kidjo first black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Musical icon Angélique Kidjo has become the first black African performer to…
