Tear gas fired at anti-government protesters in Kenya

Since protests began two weeks ago 39 people have been killed, a state-funded rights group says.

Springboks name 12 World Cup winners to face Ireland

South Africa name 12 of the starters from the 2023 Rugby World Cup final in their side for the opening Test with Ireland on Saturday.

Suspected female suicide bombers death toll rises to 32 in Nigeria

A wedding, the funeral of those killed there as well as a hospital were targeted in a series of attacks.

The Malawi music icon who became a ‘soldier for the poor’

Lucius Banda, who has died aged 53, became known as the "soldier" for the voiceless.

The Malawi music icon who became a ‘soldier for the poor’

Lucius Banda, who has died aged 53, became known as the "soldier" for the voiceless.

The Malawi music icon who became a ‘soldier for the poor’

Lucius Banda, who has died aged 53, became known as the "soldier" for the voiceless.

Girmay first black African to win Tour de France stage

Biniam Girmay makes history as the first black African winner of a Tour de France stage with Mark Cavendish held up by a late crash on the run into Turin.

Girmay first black African to win Tour de France stage

Eritrea's Biniam Girmay makes history as the first black African to win a Tour de France stage.

Jabeur hoping it is third time lucky at Wimbledon

After the heartbreak of losing the past two Wimbledon finals, could 2024 be third time lucky for Tunisian star Ons Jabeur?

Tyla wins big as South African artists triumph at BET Awards

It was a big night for South Africans as Tyla won two awards and Makhadzi won one.