Protesters in Zambia call for a change in the law after heinous child rape reports.

The African Development Bank president tells the BBC how poverty shaped his world views.

The pro-business DA rejects the budget leaving the ANC to rely on other parties to get it passed in parliament.

Zambia withdraw four US-based players for an upcoming tournament in China because of "travel measures" introduced by Donald Trump's administration.

Some of the highest rates will be levied on smaller African countries, with goods from Lesotho facing 50% tariffs.

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo says he could have turned to a life of crime in Botswana had it not been for sport.

Timothy Omotoso was accused of raping several of his congregants in a trial that gripped the country.

President Mohamed Bazoum has been under house arrest since the 2023 military takeover.

President Tinubu restructures the NNPC, a company which has long struggled with corruption allegations.

The Americans are among 37 people sentenced to death last September by a military court.

In the city of Dutse, thousands filled the streets to celebrate a centuries-old festival.

Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.

Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.

A total of 95 people are charged with promoting "public violence" and for "breaches of peace".

South Africa white-ball coach Rob Walter, who took over in March 2023, resigns citing "personal reasons".

Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.

Hakainde Hichilema says some are dozing off because of "indulgence" and a lack of self-control.

Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband.

Momodou Taal had his visa revoked due to protest activities opposing Israel.

Many streets across Zimbabwe remained deserted and empty on the day of a planned protest.