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…
How ‘blood gold’ is fuelling conflict in West Africa
It has been a good year for gold. A host of turbulent…
South Africa’s political marriage of convenience avoids divorce – just
South Africa's two biggest political parties are in an unhappy marriage, but…
Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join forces
Nigeria's two main opposition leaders have joined a new political party to…
Tanzanian PM to step down in surprise move
Tanzania's Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has announced that he will not seek…
