Sudan talks to resume soon as opposition halts strikes, says mediator

Protest and military leaders will return to the negotiating table soon, an Ethiopian mediator says.

More than 100 villagers safe despite Mali attack

The 108 people are sheltering in a school after attackers killed 95 people in central Mali.

More than 100 villagers safe despite Mali attack

The 108 people are sheltering in a school after attackers killed 95 people in central Mali.

Ethiopian woman gives birth and sits exams 30 minutes later

She took the exams in hospital because she did not want to wait another year to graduate.

Botswana decriminalises homosexuality in landmark ruling

The High Court decision is a landmark case and contrasts with Kenya's recent ruling against gay sex.

Sudan crisis: Government propaganda trip exposes schisms

How a government propaganda trip went awry and revealed the conflict between protesters and military.

DR Congo’s Mbanza Ngungu prison saw 40 deaths in a month

Up to 40 inmates inmates from one prison were buried in April after reportedly dying of malnutrition.

US Africa envoy to visit Sudan amid crisis to encourage talks

Tibor Nagy will urge the country's military leaders to stop their attacks on civilians.

Women’s World Cup: Canada 1-0 Cameroon

A header by Kadeisha Buchanan, voted best young player at the 2015 Women's World Cup, ensures Canada open their 2019 campaign with a win over Cameroon.

Caster Semenya named in South Africa’s preliminary squad for World Championships

Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya is named in South Africa's preliminary squad for the World Championships.