South Africa deploys army to gang-hit Cape Town

The operation is meant to recover illegal firearms and confiscate drugs, authorities say.

Egypt’s women footballers dream of reuniting national team

These footballers are fighting for the women's game to be given proper recognition in Egypt.

Sudan crisis: Military council says it foiled a coup attempt

A spokesman says more than a dozen people were arrested, among them army and security officers.

Sudan crisis: Military council says it foiled a coup attempt

A spokesman says more than a dozen people were arrested, among them army and security officers.

Africa’s top shots: 5-11 July 2019

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

Sudan’s livestream massacre

The story of the deadly violence in Khartoum on 3 June, told through those who filmed it.

Sudan’s livestream massacre

The story of the deadly violence in Khartoum on 3 June, told through those who filmed through it.

Africa Cup of Nations: Tunisia end Madagascar’s Afcon run with 3-0 win

Tunisia reach their first Africa Cup of Nations semi-final since 2004 as they end Madagascar's fairytale run with a 3-0 win.

Africa Cup of Nations: Tunisia end Madagascar’s Afcon run with 3-0 win

Tunisia reach their first Africa Cup of Nations semi-final since 2004 as they end Madagascar's fairytale run with a 3-0 win.

Africa Cup of Nations: Ivory Coast 1-1 Algeria (AET – Algeria win 4-3 on pens)

Algeria reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, beating Ivory Coast 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.