‘Rugby’s changed my life’ – Hele’s tough rise
South Africa number eight Aseza Hele has been a star of the Women's Rugby World Cup and plays on Saturday against New Zealand in her country's first quarter-final.
Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers
But African travellers will be required to submit an online application for verification, a minister says.
South African rapist in bid to block Netflix documentary about his life
Thabo Bester, who allegedly faked his death in prison and escaped, says the documentary is defamatory.
The Springboks star campaigning to end period poverty
Babalwa Latsha has helped South Africa to the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, and the prop is also tackling period poverty in her homeland.
Party like it’s 2018 – Ethiopians celebrate their new year
Photos of new year celebrations in a country with a calendar seven years behind that followed in the West.
Party like it’s 2018 – Ethiopians celebrate their new year
Photos of new year celebrations in a country with a calendar seven years behind that followed in the West.
Party like it’s 2018 – Ethiopians celebrate their new year
Photos of new year celebrations in a country with a calendar seven years behind that followed in the West.
Party like it’s 2018 – Ethiopians celebrate their new year
Photos of new year celebrations in a country with a calendar seven years behind that followed in the West.
South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason
The roads leading to Riek Machar's house are blocked by tanks and soldiers, amid fears of renewed fighting.
The Africans to watch at the World Athletics Championships
Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo, World Indoor 800m winner Prudence Sekgodiso and 5000m world record holder Beatrice Chebet are among those hoping to make their mark in Tokyo.