Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed the atrocities in the city of el-Fasher, says a UN report.

Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are "totally unfounded", says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

The US president has shaken up international relations and the continent is working out where it stands.

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

The former Arsenal midfielder is set to appear in court on 13 March.

Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Juliette Bryant has called on the Palace to "act" on revelations about Andrew's relationship with Epstein.

Madagascar's disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

South Africa pull off a memorable victory over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup as the Proteas edge past their opponents after two super overs in Ahmedabad.

The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

President Mnangagwa's term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

The items stolen in the late 19th Century by British troops will officially be returned to Nigeria.

The High Court judgement says Dalitso Lungu, 39, failed to show they were acquired lawfully.

The Civil Aviation Authority say it overshot the tarmac after failing to stop on the runway.

Nairobi says it has shut down illegal recruiters and will urge Moscow to sign a deal banning conscription.

Eswatini says the talks were part of regional diplomacy and not an attempt to interfere.

Bas de Leede stars with both bat and ball as the Netherlands open their account in the T20 World Cup with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Namibia.