The US says a new Zambian law is more intrusive than equivalents in many other countries.

Heavy fighting broke out on Wednesday after al-Shabab raided the town, saying they had captured it.

Gabon international Aaron Boupendza has died at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from a building in China.

France recalls its ambassador to Algeria and orders 12 Algerian diplomats to leave as tensions continue to rise.

He is the first non-US citizen to be convicted of torture in an American court for crimes committed abroad.

Milkias Maekele is among the growing number of African cyclists with a professional deal, and the Eritrean teenager has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Biniam Girmay.

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

Fears that Glasgow 2026 might be the last ever Commonwealth Games are alleviated after seven nations lodge official expressions of interest to host in 2030 or 2034.

Three people have died in the "high-intensity shootout" that led to Josh Sullivan's rescue, officials say.

The country is experiencing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world two years into a bloody civil war.

El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war.

Foreigners are however allowed to buy gold directly from GoldBod, a new state regulator.

People share videos of themselves crying, saying that they cannot withdraw their money on CBEX.

The UK is promising an extra $120m (£91m) worth of food and medical assistance.

Rare accounts of life in el-Fasher - the last major city in Darfur controlled by the Sudanese army.

The UN cites "credible sources" for the estimated death toll of recent attacks on refugee camps in Darfur.

It is believed the ants were destined for exotic pet markets in Europe and Asia.

The move is Algeria's biggest expulsion of French consular staff since it gained independence in 1962.

Relations are at an all-time low - South Africa's ambassador to the US was expelled last month.

France said the move was in response to the indictment of three Algerians in Paris on Friday.