Former Zambian President Lungu dies aged 68
He had "been receiving specialized treatment in South Africa", his party says.
World Bank U-turn ends loan ban to Uganda over gay rights
The bank had ended all lending to Uganda two years ago because of a harsh, new anti-LGBTQ law.
Chad halts US visas in revenge for Trump travel ban
Chad will stop giving visas to US nationals in retaliation for the latest US measures, its president says.
Burundi’s ruling party seeks to tighten grip on power
Voters are heading to the polls following a campaign period marked by reports of political repression.
Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography
The content is contrary to the nation's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions", the information minister says.
DR Congo bans reporting on ex-President Kabila
Outlets who breach the ban could face suspension, the media regulator warns.
Kenyan author prosecuted for writing a book about president’s daughter
One critic says the "state machinery" has been used "in defence of fragile egos".
South African politician sacked over visit to fugitive pastor
South Africa is trying to extradite pastor Shepherd Bushiri from Malawi on fraud charges, which he denies.
On the hunt for Tiger, the fugitive linked to illegal South African gold mine where 78 died
The BBC tracks down people close to the alleged crime kingpin who escaped custody while awaiting trial.
South Africa’s hunt for ‘Tiger’ – alleged illegal mining kingpin
The BBC speaks to the mother and brother of a man wanted in connection with illicit gold mining.