Votes are being counted after the most closely fought election since the ANC came to power 30 years ago.

After nearly 30 years in power, the ANC ruling party faces its toughest challenge yet in this year's polls.

Many Nigerians say the country has more pressing needs amid a cost-of-living crisis.

Marc Brys is replaced as head coach of Cameroon after he was involved in a heated exchange with federation president Samuel Eto'o.

The party of the late Nelson Mandela faces its biggest challenge in 30 years as millions go to the polls.

A year of the presidency of Bola Tinubu has left many worse off and worried about their next meal.

The governing party is battling to retain its parliamentary majority, 30 years after Nelson Mandela led it to victory.

A BBC investigation has discovered guides for sale online that detail how to trick and blackmail victims.

Independent MP Emmanuel "Jay Jay" Banda is in hospital after an alleged abduction over the weekend.

The ban on the drug muguka by coastal governors sparked anger among farmers over financial losses.

A father who fled kidnappers in central Nigeria on his motorbike tells how his family survived.

The levels of homelessness underscore that the country has a way to go to shake off its history.

The BBC witnessed children picking jasmine in Egypt, a major exporter of the flowers’ oil.

Reports say there was an exchange of fire in a rare deadly incident between the two countries.

Some Kenyans question the president's statement that using Kenya Airways would have been more expensive.

With 42% of voters under 40, the younger demographic could play a big role in Wednesday's poll.

As Kenya struggles with violent crime an ex-convict tries to persuade men to turn in their weapons.

Nigerian officials say gunmen spent hours in the village and had time to drink tea before abducting people.

Hospitals and markets in El Fasher are experiencing "violent artillery shelling", a resident says.

Military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré breaks his promise to restore civillian rule by 1 July this year.