South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.
‘Total lack of respect’: Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence
The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.
‘Total lack of respect’: Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence
The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.
Warning that increase in shipping around South Africa to avoid Middle East could harm whales
Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram
A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to flee.
Body of US soldier who went missing in Morocco has been found and identified
A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.
Bread dresses and gowns inspired by cathedrals at Nigeria fashion spectacle
Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.
Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards
Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was "a distinguished statesman and patriot".
South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling
The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.