Tanzania bans South Africa and Malawi imports as trade row escalates

Tanzanian bananas are among the things hit in the dispute after Malawi stopped them from entering.

DR Congo and M23 rebels reach ceasefire deal in Qatar talks

Both parties reaffirm their commitment to an "immediate cessation of hostilities" in latest truce deal.

South Africa and Ukraine woo each other – as relationships with Trump turn sour

Volodymyr Zelensky ends an historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia's influence on the continent.

Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania’s great survivor?

Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason.

Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania’s great survivor?

Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason.

Africa is important to Trump, despite aid cuts, envoy tells BBC

Donald Trump "highly values Africa and African people", says his African envoy, Massad Boulos.

Kipyegon targets first women’s sub-four minute mile

Three-time Olympic and world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon is to attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile.

Kipyegon targets first women’s sub-four minute mile

Three-time Olympic and world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon is to attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile.

Suspension of Ghana’s chief justice is ‘abuse of power’, says opposition

This is the first time in Ghana's history that a president has removed a chief justice from office.

Zimbabwe wrap up first Test win in four years

Zimbabwe win their first Test match in four years with a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Sylhet.