Why Kenyans are begging their president for freedom

About 1.2 million people have lost their jobs since coronavirus hit the East African state in March.

George Floyd protests: The statues being defaced

As statues are toppled and defaced, a light is being shone on countries' colonial history.

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza dies of ‘cardiac arrest’

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza died suddenly after being admitted to a hospital on Saturday.

Why were US Democrats wearing Ghana’s kente cloth?

The politicians caused a stir for having on scarves of African design as they knelt for George Floyd.

Why were US Democrats wearing Ghana’s kente cloth?

The politicians caused a stir for having on scarves of African design as they knelt for George Floyd.

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza dies of ‘cardiac arrest’ at 55

Pierre Nkurunziza was admitted to hospital on Saturday after feeling unwell, the government says.

Outcry in South Africa after woman found stabbed and hanging from tree

Tshegofatso Pule had been missing for four days before her body was discovered.

China-US rivalry in Africa fuelled by coronavirus

The continent is increasingly becoming a part of Washington and Beijing's new cold war battlefield.

China-US rivalry in Africa fuelled by coronavirus

The continent is increasingly becoming a part of Washington and Beijing's new cold war battlefield.

Black Lives Matter: Ghana protest leader arrested for breaching lockdown

Ernesto Yeboah's lawyer says that charges that he breached lockdown rules were "baseless".