DR Congo: Measles vaccines missed because of Covid focus

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The WHO warns of potential outbreaks in countries like DR Congo, while the focus is on Covid-19.

Formula E to race in South Africa and South Korea in 2022 season

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Formula E will race in South Africa next season as part of its 16-race calendar.

Jehan Sadat: Egypt’s first lady who transformed women’s rights

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Jehan Sadat, whose husband was assassinated in a televised event in 1981, has died at the age of 88.

TB Joshua: Nigerian televangelist buried in Lagos

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Huge crowds attend the funeral of influential Nigerian preacher TB Joshua in Lagos.

South Sudan independence anniversary: Five things to know

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As the world's youngest nation turns 10, we explore some fascinating facts about its culture.

Africa’s week in pictures: 2-8 July 2021

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

Jacob Zuma: South Africa’s ex-president eligible for parole in months

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South Africa's ex-president turned himself in on Wednesday after being sentenced for contempt.

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma: From freedom fighter to president to jail

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Jacob Zuma achieves political ignominy as the first former president of South Africa to be jailed.

Jacob Zuma: South Africa’s former president hands himself over to police

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The ex-president was given a 15-month jail term after he failed to attend a corruption inquiry.

Namibian teens vow to fight Olympics testosterone ban

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Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi have been told they can't run in the women's 400m in Tokyo.