Belgian king expresses ‘deepest regrets’ for DR Congo colonial abuses

King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo's president for Belgium's colonial rule.

Lazarus Chakwera: Malawi’s president who ‘argued with God’.

Malawi's new leader, Lazarus Chakwera, had to square his church leadership with secular ambitions.

UK museums debate return of Benin Bronzes

With museums reopening in July, the return of looted cultural objects is in the spotlight again.

Nigeria saddened by Christie’s sale of ‘looted’ statues

The sculptures, allegedly taken during the 1960s civil war, fetched around $240,000 in a Paris auction.

Coronavirus: Ghana ‘quack doctors’ selling ‘cure’

Investigative reporter Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposes a Covid-19 scam said to be worth thousands of dollars.

Lazarus Chakwera sworn in as Malawi president after historic win

Lazarus Chakwera says he feels like the biblical character of the same name who rose from the dead.

Black Lives Matter: Black Arabs inspired to join anti-racism protests

George Floyd's death in the US has inspired black Arabs to protest over racism and discrimination.

Mahmoud Dicko: Mali imam challenges President Keïta

Mahmoud Dicko is spearheading mass protests against the West African state's embattled president.

Mahmoud Dicko: Mali imam challenges President Keïta

Mahmoud Dicko is spearheading mass protests against the West African state's embattled president.

Malawi opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera wins historic poll rerun

Lazarus Chakwera wins nearly 60% of the vote to defeat the incumbent and become Malawi's president.