It is hailed as a significant step for the country after years of civil war.

Roger Mukasa and Frank Nsubuga are Ugandan siblings making history at the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA.

The divers helping restore Zanzibar's coral reefs damaged by climate change, fishing and tourism.

Social media footage shows dozens of bodies wrapped in shrouds prepared for burial in Gezira state.

Jahmby Koikai spent most of her 38 years campaigning for better health care for women and girls.

Tunisia continue their perfect start in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, while Curtis Davies scores in a Sierra Leone win.

The "sophisticated internet fraud syndicate" targeted people around the world, Zambian authorities say.

Around 30 people are feared trapped after heavy rains, a local official tells the BBC.

The ANC says it has reached out to all parties but negotiations are still underway.

Organisers promise to announce dates for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations by the end of June, but admit tournament could be delayed until 2025.

The ex-president has been hit by a number of scandals but emerges once again to play a big role.

A 'tornado-looking' storm has killed at least 10 people after it hit several provinces on Monday.

Relatives are mourning a three-year-old who died after a car crash with popular Ghanaian actor Lil Win.

Tyler Thompson, 21, is one of three Americans detained in DR Congo last month after the incident.

The activist and preacher accused Ousmane Sonko of "tolerating homosexuality" during a student forum.

The government agrees to double the minimum wage, but it falls far short of demands by labour unions.

The Nigerian musicians are added to the festival line line-up, with just three weeks to go.

Afghanistan open their T20 World Cup campaign with a convincing 125-run win over Uganda in Guyana.

South Africa's leader will have to rely on the opposition to form a government after electoral losses.

The brutal attack has led to a rare outpouring of sympathy for the police.