Media personality Afia Pokua grovelled to the Ashanti king on her knees but it was not enough.

The Uganda-bound vehicle was targeted by rebels leaving one dead and several missing, the army says.

The three judges were among those set to decide whether ex-President Lungu can stand in next year's poll.

South Africa captain Ronwen Williams hopes his nomination for global football's Yashin Trophy will provide motivation to his compatriots.

The government aims to decongest Makala Prison where many died during a recent attempted jailbreak.

They are for TV and radio, border security and responding to natural disasters, a minister says.

South African authorities say they are investigating the death of the 20-year-old American student.