South Africa players raise fists before first Test against Sri Lanka

South Africa express their "ongoing commitment" to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement as players raise their fists before the first Test against Sri Lanka.

UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic on eve of election

The UN said three peacekeepers died in two separate attacks, as rebel and government forces clash.

Letter from Africa: Somalia’s Christmas birthdays and lost memories

A former refugee considers the importance of memory for those who lose everything in the chaos of war.

Uganda Lake Albert boat accident leaves many dead

Strong winds caused the boat to sink on the lake, which has a history of incidents, officials said.

Boko Haram kill villagers in Christmas Eve attack

The Islamist group also burnt down the church in the Christian village in northeast Nigeria.

Migrant boat sinks off Tunisia leaving at least 20 dead

A search continues for survivors after the boat heading to Italy capsized near the city of Sfax.

Ethiopia military ‘kills 40’ after Benishangul-Gumuz massacre

Children were among more than 100 people killed when a village was attacked in western Ethiopia.

Benishangul-Gumuz: Attackers kill dozens in western Ethiopia

More than 100 people were killed in fires or by shooting and stabbing attacks, reports say.

UK has two cases of variant linked to South Africa

Travel restrictions and quarantine rules have been introduced to limit the spread.

UK has two cases of variant found in South Africa

Travel restrictions and quarantine rules have been introduced to limit the spread.