‘Shoot in the leg’ – Kenyan leader orders police to curb violent protests

Government will not stand by and watch businesses and lives destroyed by sponsored rioters, Ruto says.

Families anxious over safety of Indians kidnapped in Mali

Armed assailants abducted three Indian men from their place of work in Mali last week.

Why ‘pan-Africanist’ influencers pushed rumours of a coup

Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.

Why ‘pan-Africanist’ influencers pushed rumours of a coup

Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.

Why ‘pan-Africanist’ influencers pushed rumours of a coup

Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.

Everything you need to know about Wafcon 2024 finals

Find out the format, fixtures, kick-off times, venues and top performers for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.

Ramaphosa opposes Trump’s 30% tariff on South Africa

US President Donald Trump announces a 30% tariff on South African imports starting from 1 August.

First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

Until now, there had only been drugs for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young.

Traore strike edges Mali past Tanzania at Wafcon

A goal in first-half injury time from Saratou Traore is enough to see Mali edge a tight Group C encounter against Tanzania at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Family ‘in shock’ after Zimbabwe scientist killed in UK

The 39-year-old was fatally injured in a street in the Lochee area of the city on Saturday afternoon