MP charged for accusing Lesotho king of signing over country to South Africa

Dr Tshepo Lipholo, an opposition MP, is yet to apply for bail and remains in police custody

The striker with an ‘icon’ for a team-mate

Clara Luvanga on meeting Al-Nassr team-mate Ronaldo and how Tanzania are gaining "experience" at their second Wafcon.

Ex-Nigeria President Buhari buried at home

Muhammadu Buhari, who was both a military ruler and elected president, died in London on Sunday.

Body of former Nigerian leader Buhari to be flown home for simple burial

Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria as both a military ruler and elected president, died in London on Sunday.

World’s oldest president to seek eighth term

Cameroon's Paul Biya, 92, has been power since 1982 and could govern until he is nearly 100.

Nigerian woman smuggled baby into UK using fake birth story

A baby will be placed for adoption in UK after being trafficked from Nigeria. She may never know her real parents.

Nigeria and Algeria progress at Wafcon after draw

Nigeria win Group B at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations and Algeria finish second after the two sides play out a goalless draw in Casablanca.

SA police minister suspended over organised crime allegations

Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

RSF storms cattle market and prison in ‘death trap’ Sudanese city

It is the first time RSF fighters have entered el-Fasher in such numbers since a siege began in May 2024.

Buhari – the austere Nigerian military ruler who defeated a sitting president

The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.