South Africa initiation schools suspended after circumcision deaths

More than 20 boys have died during highly secretive coming of age rituals in recent weeks.

South Africa initiation schools suspended after circumcision deaths

More than 20 boys have died during highly secretive coming of age rituals in recent weeks.

South African pro surfer Ntando Msibi on escaping homelessness

Ntando Msibi left home at 11 but escaped homelessness to become a professional athlete.

South African pro surfer Ntando Msibi on escaping homelessness

Ntando Msibi left home at 11 but escaped homelessness to become a professional athlete.

Premier League’s iconic player of the decade: Who is yours?

As the 2010s come to an end, we want you to pick the Premier League's most iconic player of the decade from this shortlist of 15.

Africa’s week in pictures: 13 – 19 December 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Did Ethiopia plant four billion trees this year?

The Ethiopian government set a target of planting four billion trees in three months this year. Did they succeed?

Getting justice for rape victims in South Africa

Care centres and specially designed courts are helping rape victims in South Africa

Hosts Uganda beat Eritrea 3-0 to win the 2019 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup

Hosts Uganda beat Eritrea 3-0 in the final to win the 2019 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup, East Africa's regional championship.

Eskom crisis: Arrests over $50m South Africa power station ‘fraud’

Two ex-senior managers of South Africa's struggling power utility Eskom are among those arrested.