The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.

The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.

The US wants rights to DR Congo's minerals, but one vital mine is still in rebel hands.

The US wants rights to DR Congo's minerals, but one vital mine is still in rebel hands.

Morocco and Zambia both seal 1-0 wins to secure passage to the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Reigning world champions South Africa make light work of an early red card for forward Jasper Wiese to thump Italy 45-0 in Gqeberha.

More than 100 people have been killed in a wave of protests and public anger, described as "unprecedented".

South Africa salvage a 1-1 draw against Tanzania and the Women's Africa Cup of Nations holders are virtually assured of a place in the quarter-finals.

Mali edge closer to a quarter-final place at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against Ghana.

A stray bullet burst into Bridgit Njoki's home while police were clashing with anti-government protesters.

Residents of eastern DR Congo say the country's appearance at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations provides hope at a time of conflict.

The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases.

Nigeria cannot accept Venezuelans because "we already have over 230 million people," says the foreign minister.

The court says there are "reasonable grounds" to believe claims of war crimes in western Sudan.

Nigeria net a late winner against Botswana to become the first side to book a place in the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

West Indies great Brian Lara tells South Africa's Wiaan Mulder he should have tried to overhaul his Test record of 400 not out instead of declaring.

Liberia was founded by freed slaves and the country has long-standing historical ties with the US.

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya wins a partial victory at the European Court of Human Rights in her long legal battle over athletics' sex eligibility rules.

A woman tells the BBC about her anxieties after a US-funded clinic that gave her medication closed.

Trump told Boakai he speaks "such good English", asking where he went to school.