Zuma - the political wildcard in South Africa's poll

14.03.2024 14:30 The disgraced ex-president has ditched the ANC, spelling danger for the party that ended apartheid.

60 migrants die as boat sinks in Med, survivors say

14.03.2024 14:30 Shipwreck survivors tell rescuers they had set sail from Libya a week earlier.

Is hosting the African Games worth it for Ghana?

14.03.2024 14:30 Ghana is spending almost $250m hosting the African Games, and the country's outlay amid a time of economic turmoil has brought scrutiny.

'If I were president of Senegal'

14.03.2024 14:30 While Senegal prepares for the upcoming presidential elections one school in Dakar went ahead and held its very own elections.

Nigerian woman speaks of slavery and rape in UK

14.03.2024 14:30 Rose describes the exploitation and sexual violence she faced after escaping a "life of hell".

Top Rwandan opposition figure barred from election

13.03.2024 18:00 Victoire Ingabire, an outspoken critic of President Kagame, fails in her bid to run for the presidency.

Nigerian Islamic police arrest non-fasting Muslims

13.03.2024 18:00 The 11 violated the Ramadan fast in northern Kano state, where Sharia operates alongside secular law.

Olympics culture row over French-Malian singer

13.03.2024 18:00 She is the world's most listened-to French female singer, but should Aya Nakamura perform at the Games?

SA mother accused of kidnapping drops bail plea

13.03.2024 18:00 Kelly Smith has been charged with involvement in the abduction of her child, Joslin, who is still missing.

Three Egyptian Coptic monks killed in South Africa

13.03.2024 18:00 An Egyptian suspect has been arrested as police try to determine a motive for the stabbings.

Ghana's opposition drone plan during poll sparks row

13.03.2024 18:00 The electoral body is against an opposition plan to use drones near polling stations in December.

The battle for high-octane drama - African style

13.03.2024 08:00 The streaming services with original content eyeing Africa's massive youth audience.

Sudan's army recaptures state broadcaster HQ

12.03.2024 22:00 This is a symbolic breakthrough for the army in its 11-month civil war with the Rapid Support Forces.

Cameroon embroiled in new age-cheating scandal

12.03.2024 22:00 A Cameroonian club defends Wilfried Nathan Doualla after the midfielder was accused of age cheating.

Tropical storm Filipo to bring more heavy rain

12.03.2024 22:00 After making landfall over Mozambique, Filipo looks set to bring more rain over the coming days. Sarah Keith-Lucas takes a closer look.