South Africa election: Polls close in test for ANC

As President Cyril Ramaphosa cast his vote, he apologised for "sleaze" and "rampant corruption".

Botswana gives regional leaders stools made from elephant feet

The gifts were handed out at a conference discussing the future of the mammals in southern Africa.

Tanzania’s Mbwana Samatta wins Belgium’s Ebony Shoe award

Tanzania captain Mbwana Ally Samatta wins the Ebony Shoe award in Belgium for his season with Genk.

More than 500,000 at risk in drought-hit Namibia

It is the second time in three years that a state of emergency has been declared because of drought.

Elephant kills British soldier in Malawi

Mathew Talbot, of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, was killed by an elephant, it is believed.

Elephant kills British soldier in Malawi

Mathew Talbot was killed during a counter-poaching operation and is survived by his family and girlfriend.

Frederic Kanoute tells African youngsters ‘Talent is not enough’

Former Mali striker Frederic Kanoute tells African youngsters that talent alone is not enough to be successful

Samuel Chukwueze: Villarreal winger facing Nigeria dilemma

Villarreal's Samuel Chukwueze will have to choose whether to play for Nigeria at the Under-20 World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations.

South Africa election: Can Ramaphosa call time on corruption?

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set for re-election but he will then have to tackle the country's graft problem.

South Africa election: Can Ramaphosa call time on corruption?

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set for re-election but he will then have to tackle the country's graft problem.