At least 78 die as ferry capsizes on DR Congo lake
A video circulating online shows the boat tilting to one side and then sinking just before it arrived.
The brothers breaking freestyle football world records
Meet Victor and Confidence Kipo, the young Nigerian siblings doing the trick when it comes to freestyle football.
Tanzania news sites banned over animation deemed critical of president
The viral animation referred to a recent wave of abductions and killings of opposition activists.
Tanzania news sites banned over animation deemed critical of president
The viral animation referred to a recent wave of abductions and killings of opposition activists.
South Sudan’s president sacks his powerful spy chief
Gen Akol Koor Kuc has been moved to become governor of Warrup State, where insecurity is rife.
UK will give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands in the Indian Ocean.
South African gospel legend Solly Moholo dies aged 65
The award-winning music icon fell ill while on a music tour in Botswana last month, his management says.
How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia
A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.
How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia
A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.
How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia
A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.