Zimbabwe: Elephants die from ‘bacterial disease’

More than 30 elephants were found lying on their stomachs, according to wildlife officials.

Coronavirus lockdown costs South Africa millions of jobs

The loss of 2.2 million jobs is unprecedented since recording the figure began in 2008.

Zuma: South Africa anti-graft inquiry is biased against me

South Africa’s former president has repeatedly refused to testify at the corruption commission.

Cameroonian player arrested over Mauritius passport scam

A Cameroonian footballer is arrested in Mauritius for attempting to illegally obtain a Mauritian passport.

Congo’s sapeurs pass their style on to a new generation

A new book highlights the "sapeurs" in the twin Congolese capitals of Brazzaville and Kinshasa.

Coronavirus in Kenya: Pubs to reopen but schools stay shut

The president says pupil safety has to be guaranteed before Covid-19 school restrictions can lift.

Nigeria’s Boko Haram crisis: ‘Bomb on donkey’ used to ambush Borno governor

Militants from an Islamic State-linked group strapped explosives to the animal to target a governor.

Mohamed Kallon: I want to change perception about black coaches

Former Sierra Leone captain Mohamed Kallon wants to change the perception of black coaches after earning his Uefa Pro Licence.

The South African cleric taking on the church over a rapist priest

Reverend June Major has gone on hunger strike twice to demand that the church take action against her alleged attacker who still practises as a priest

South African defence minister’s pay docked over use of air force plane

South Africa's defence minister was accused of misusing state resources for party political business.