Bongi Mbonambi: England were ‘unprofessional’ regarding alleged on-pitch slur, says hooker

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South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi accuses England of being "unprofessional" after alleging he directed a racial slur at Tom Curry.

South African divisions exposed by Israel-Hamas conflict

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The government's staunch support for the Palestinians is criticised by leaders of the Jewish community.

South Africa crime: Thieves put gun to Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga’s head

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Even for a country where crime levels are high, an armed attack on a cabinet member is rare.

Canada embassy explosion: Two people killed in blast in Nigeria

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An investigation is under way but officials say it happened as a diesel generator was being serviced.

Ethiopia plans vote to solve Tigray-Amhara territory dispute

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The row threatens to disrupt the fragile peace following the end of the civil war a year ago.

Mr Ibu: Nigerian Nollywood actor’s leg amputated, family says

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Relatives say John Okafor, known as Mr Ibu, has endured seven operations to save his life.

Nigeria election: Peter Obi says legal battle is over but fight for the country remains

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The opposition's Peter Obi criticises the ruling that ended his presidential poll result challenge.

Caster Semenya: Double Olympic champion ‘not ashamed of being different’

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Caster Semenya tells the BBC she is "not going to be ashamed" of being "different", and will "fight for what is right" amid her ongoing dispute with athletics authorities.

South Africa recalls all diplomats from Israel

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The move is in response to one of the heaviest nights of airstrikes in Gaza since the conflict began.

Somalia floods: Fourteen killed and thousands trapped in their homes

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Bridges and roads have been destroyed by the downpours making it hard to reach affected people.