South Africans pay tribute to acting ‘icon’ Chweneyagae who died age 40

Presley Chweneyagae, the star of Oscar-winning 2005 film Tsotsi, died from natural causes, his family says.

Namibia marks colonial genocide for first time with memorial day

Concentration camps and pseudoscientific experiments were used by German officials to torture and kill.

Sudan ‘on brink’ of health crisis with cholera outbreak

The health crisis is fuelled by the war which has destroyed vital infrastructure, aid agencies say.

Sudan ‘on brink’ of health crisis with cholera outbreak

The health crisis is fuelled by the war which has destroyed vital infrastructure, aid agencies say.

Rare antelope captured on camera as experts say under 100 exist

The picture of the Upemba Lechwe was taken through the window of an aeroplane during a survey.

Anger as Zimbabwe leader okays new radio levy for motorists

The measure sparks criticism from motorists and opposition, who see it as an extra tax burden.

Could Nigeria’s careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?

Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group.

Could Nigeria’s careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?

Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group.

Could Nigeria’s careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?

Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group.

Ghana temporarily shuts embassy in US over alleged visa scandal

An audit uncovers an alleged scam where applicants were required to pay more than the published fee.