DR Congo protests: Anti-UN anger rages amid war crime warning

The death toll rises to 19, including three peacekeepers, as a third day of demonstrations continue.

African fossils show ‘monster’ could have lived in Loch Ness

Plesiosaur fossils on an ancient African riverbed suggest 'Nessie' could have survived fresh water.

Wafcon 2022: Can Africa capitalise on success of tournament in Morocco?

This year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations has raised the stakes for women's football, but can the continent capitalise on its success?

Tunisia referendum: Voters give president near unchecked power

Turnout is believed to have been low - with fewer than one-third of voters casting a ballot.

South Africa gun crime: ‘Every night there are bullets’

A recent spate of tavern shootings in South Africa has brought into focus how unsafe some places are.

DR Congo: Violence flares in anti-UN protests

Demonstrations turn violent after protesters storm a UN headquarters in Goma.

Yaya Toure set to take coaching role in Tottenham academy

Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is set to take a coaching role within Tottenham's academy.

Africa will host Commonwealth Games ‘one of these days’, says Miriam Moyo

Africa has the capacity to stage the Commonwealth Games, despite Durban having to pull out as 2022 hosts, says one of the event's organisers.

Egyptian TikToker held in Saudi for ‘immoral’ video

Tala Safwan, who has millions of followers, denies that her clip had lesbian undertones.

DR Congo protests: Ten die in fresh anti-UN demonstrations

Civilians and UN peacekeepers are killed, with the UN saying some criminals wanted to seize its base.