Trump and Africa: How Ethiopia was ‘betrayed’ over Nile dam

The US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say.

Why Nigerian looters are targeting Covid-19 aid

Raids on warehouses and businesses continue in the wake of anti-police brutality protests.

Somalia conflict: Al-Shabab ‘collects more revenue than government’

Al-Shabab uses threats and violence to extort the money from Somalis, a new report says.

Booker Prize: Ethiopian writer Maaza Mengiste on The Shadow King

Ethiopian writer Maaza Mengiste has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize for her book, The Shadow King.

Climate change: ‘Dangerous and dirty’ used cars sold to Africa

Millions of polluting and unsafe used cars from rich nations are exported to Africa and Asia.

Stowaways ‘from Nigeria’ held after tanker stormed in UK

The stowaways had posed "a clear threat to life" to others on board, the Defence Secretary says.

Tanzania elections: Why pop stars are hailing President Magufuli

Hugely popular "bongo flava" musicians are kept on a tight leash when it comes to politics.

Egypt sex attacks fuel ‘feminist revolution’

Women and girls are fighting back against sexual harassment like never before.

Confederation Cup: Moroccans RS Berkane win first African title

Morocco's RS Berkane win the Confederation Cup as they beat Egyptians Pyramids 1-0 in a hard-fought contest in Rabat.

Seychelles election: Wavel Ramkalawan in landmark win

The opposition wins the presidency for the first time since independence from the UK.