Protests over the Kenyan president's new finance bill have spread across the country.

Ahead of the National Basketball Association draft beginning on Wednesday, the BBC World Service picks out four players to watch.

Kenya: Live BBC report interrupted by gunman

John Hlophe and 57 other MPs are sworn in as the MK party ends its boycott of parliament.

Kenyan tennis player Angella Okutoyi has launched an appeal to organisers in a bid to feature at the Paris Olympic Games.

South Africa recall two-time World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for next month's Test series against Ireland.

Businesses have been shut in the capital as protesters call for the finance bill to be dropped.

The demonstrations were sparked by plans to introduce a series of new taxes and raise others.

The head of the UN children’s agency says Sudan is one of the worst places in the world for children.

Rokia Traoré has been involved in a long-running dispute with her ex-partner over custody of their child.

One person is killed and dozens injured as President Paul Kagame launches his re-election campaign.

South Africa book their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a nervy three-wicket win over co-hosts West Indies in a winner-takes-all Super 8s match.

Conservationists have found a way to restore a reef off one of Zanzibar's islands.

The Kremlin has effectively replaced the mercenary group's influence in Africa and Ukraine, experts say.

A German girl organises a big contribution to a South African charity tackling period-poverty issues.

It is the latest setback to hit the newly opened pipeline as Niger starts to export crude oil.

World champions South Africa ease to a five-try victory against a spirited Wales side at Twickenham.

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in December 2025 and January 2026, but the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will be in 2025.

This marks the second fatal elephant attack on a US tourist in the southern African country this year

South Africa are on the brink of the T20 World Cup semi-finals after a thrilling win over England in the final over.