S Africa’s police intelligence chief arrested over fraud allegations

This marks the second wave of arrests within two weeks targeting the police's Crime Intelligence unit.

S Africa president fires stinging rebuke at coalition partner

Embroiled in a row over a minister's sacking, the president says he has the right to drop people in the government.

The footballer defying grief to serve her country

Just days after the death of her husband, Blessing Illivieda joined a Nigeria training camp to honour his memory through the game they both loved.

The footballer defying grief to serve her country

Just days after the death of her husband, Blessing Illivieda joined a Nigeria training camp to honour his memory through the game they both loved.

The footballer defying grief to serve her country

Just days after the death of her husband, Blessing Illivieda joined a Nigeria training camp to honour his memory through the game they both loved.

Are East African governments uniting to silence dissent?

Cases of repression in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have fuelled concerns about possible collaboration.

Are East African governments uniting to silence dissent?

Cases of repression in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have fuelled concerns about possible collaboration.

Are East African governments uniting to silence dissent?

Cases of repression in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have fuelled concerns about possible collaboration.

Kipyegon falls short in sub-four-minute mile bid

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon fails in her attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four-minute mile at Nike's 'Breaking4' event in Paris.

Nigeria’s major tax overhaul explained

The government argues that the new system should help poorer families as well as boost revenue.