Tunisian firebrand’s killers sentenced to death

After a decade-long wait, six people are found guilty of the murder of politician Chokri Belaid.

Son of G Bissau ex-president jailed for drugs coup plot

Malam Bacai Sanha Jr wanted to use the proceeds of smuggling heroin to fund a coup, US authorities say.

What is at stake in South Africa’s election?

The ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below 50% for the first time.

What is at stake in South Africa’s election?

The ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below 50% for the first time.

What is at stake in South Africa’s election?

The ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below 50% for the first time.

The Swiss coach reviving Ghana’s Black Queens

How Swiss coach Nora Hauptle is restoring pride to Ghana's Black Queens after years in the African football wilderness.

The Swiss coach reviving Ghana’s Black Queens

How Swiss coach Nora Hauptle is restoring pride to Ghana's Black Queens after years in the African football wilderness.

‘I will govern with humility and transparency’

Bassirou Diomaye Faye is expected to become Senegal's youngest-ever president.

SA court rejects ANC bid to de-register Zuma party

South Africa's governing ANC wanted to stop the party backed by the ex-president from running in May.

Customers return $10m taken during bank glitch

A technical problem at an Ethiopian bank allowed people to withdraw more money than they held.