Edgar Lungu's return to politics means he loses perks such as state protection, cars and a house.
It is a year since a peace deal was agreed to end the bloody conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
Seychelles company linked to Putin’s inner circle exploited UK loophole for hundreds of firms, BBC finds.
The future of what was billed as a game-changing pact between Africa and the US is in the balance.
Henrietta Rushwaya was caught with 6kg of gold while passing through airport security on her way to Dubai.
South Africa are on the brink of clinching a World Cup semi-final berth after crushing New Zealand by 190 runs.
German forces killed almost 300,000 people during the Maji Maji rebellion in the early 1900s.
The Queen joined a traditional dance in Nairobi and stopped to feed orphaned elephants.
The Rafah crossing with Gaza has been open and shut frequently over the years. Why is it so contentious for Egypt?
The couple had faced life in prison on charges of torture but agreed to a plea bargain.
Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan must pay compensation to his ex-wife after a court ruled on their divorce case.
Wheelbarrows are carted around in search of community centres and churches willing to share water.
King Charles acknowledged the "wrongdoings" of the colonial era during his state visit to Kenya.
A French couple cry foul after receiving only €150 for a mask that later fetched €4.2m at auction.
Interior ministry calls on citizens to provide information on escaped prisoners to prevent "terrorist acts".
Matthew Lani had been picked up after entering a hospital and accused of impersonating a doctor.
Rights group Amnesty International makes damning allegations against the social media giant.
The record-breaking team were met at the airport in Johannesburg by a huge, rapturous crowd.
A rival presidential hopeful said Moïse Katumbi was not eligible to run on the grounds of nationality.
Uganda, Gabon, Niger and the CAR are accused of violating rights or not making democratic progress.
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