Ethiopians have received the news with apprehension, fearing that the cost of living will increase.

Malnutrition is rising in northern Nigeria, with many families struggling to feed their children.

Mr Zuma is leading a rival party, which now sits in opposition to the ANC in parliament.

African Games champion Cynthia Ogunsemilore is suspended at the Olympics after testing positive for a banned diuretic and masking agent.

South Sudan says it felt disrespected by the gaffe, which organisers said was a "human error".

The 12 people convicted were responsible for managing water resources and maintaining the dams.

The vessel was taking passengers across the Tekeze river, which runs along the border with Eritrea.

Police and organisers face questions after reports of overcrowding at one of Africa's biggest stadiums.

Kenyan Martin Odhiambo cultivates medicinal plants and hopes that remedies can one day be regulated.

Tunisia’s Fares Ferjani misses out on becoming Africa’s first gold medallist at Paris 2024 after defeat in the final of the men’s individual sabre.

Zimbabwe paceman Richard Ngarava takes four wickets in a devastating spell to leave Ireland 33-5 in a run chase of 158 in the Test match at Stormont.

Meselesh Gosaye's home area in Ethiopia was hit by two landslides that buried hundreds under the mud.

New evidence tells us how the gunman's plan came together but not why.

The police have denied opposition accusations that protesters were sexually abused in custody.

The 72-year-old was convicted for seven apartheid-era murders but was behind many more deaths.

Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon and Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay are among six African athletes to keep an eye on at Paris 2024.

A year on from the coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum may face treason charges, his lawyers.

A year on since the military took power in Niger, the BBC looks at the changes the junta has overseen.

The camp, situated on a farm, was raided and 95 Libyans have been taken into custody, police say.

Thousands of athletes are bidding for medals at the Olympics, but how does it feel to miss out on appearing at Paris 2024?