The viral animation referred to a recent wave of abductions and killings of opposition activists.

Gen Akol Koor Kuc has been moved to become governor of Warrup State, where insecurity is rife.

In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands in the Indian Ocean.

The award-winning music icon fell ill while on a music tour in Botswana last month, his management says.

A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.

One of the worst famines in decades could be underway in Sudan, aid workers warn.

Most of the passengers were women and children on their way to celebrate the Muslim festival of Mawlid.

The crackdown was prompted by complaints from parents worried about their children getting addicted.

Aliou Cisse leaves his role as coach of Senegal's national side after a nine-and-a-half-year spell which included winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

A bail hearing is due in the case of two black women allegedly shot and fed to pigs by a white farmer.

Fresh diplomatic attempts to negotiate a cessation of hostilities have failed to make progress.

The boats sank just 150 metres (492 feet) from a Djibouti beach, authorities say.

Kenya's deputy president, who faces impeachment, branded himself as "the truthful man".

DR Congo-born Dikembe Mutombo has been hailed for his humanitarian work across Africa following his death aged 58 from brain cancer.

Young lawyer David Morara Kebaso has attracted a huge following for exposing alleged corruption.

Bola Tinubu says his controversial reforms are bearing fruit - protesters take to the streets regardless.

Africans studying in Beirut are having to weigh up whether or not they should leave the country.

Lawmakers are threatening to oust the deputy president after accusing him of undermining the government.

Samuel Eto'o is banned from attending Cameroon games at all levels for six months following breaches of Fifa's disciplinary code by the country's federation president.

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies from brain cancer at the age of 58.