Why DR Congo wants East African troops to leave
After 11 months in action, the force set up to to curb violence in the DR Congo has been told to withdraw.
2023-10-28 01:25
Bela bill: South Africans face jail if children not in school
The education reform bill has come under fire as opposing parties say it is a "school capture".
2023-10-27 22:48
KFC shuts Lesotho stores over South Africa bird flu
Lesotho has banned poultry imports from South Africa, leaving the fast food chain short of chicken.
2023-10-26 20:47
Guinea-Bissau capital without power over unpaid bill to Turkey's Karpowership
Bissau is plunged into darkness because a Turkish company cut supplies over a $15m bill.
2023-10-19 00:23
Country Garden default talk swirls as offshore debt deadline passes
By Clare Jim and Xie Yu HONG KONG A Country Garden $15 million coupon payment deadline has expired
2023-10-18 21:45
Kiribati country profile
Provides an overview of Kiribati, including key dates and facts about this Pacific island country.
2023-10-18 17:28
Liberia election results: George Weah and Joseph Boakai set for run-off
With nearly all votes counted, President George Weah and his Joseph Boakai are running neck and neck.
2023-10-18 15:29
Maldives country profile
Provides an overview of the Maldives, including key facts about this Indian Ocean country.
2023-10-16 16:47
Kenya's 'fake lawyer' thanks his supporters
The nation is gripped by the man said to have won several cases despite not being qualified.
2023-10-15 23:48
New earthquake hits western Afghanistan
US seismologists say the magnitude 6.3 quake was in the Herat province already devastated by recent tremors.
2023-10-15 12:52
Israel country profile
Provides an overview of Israel, including key dates and facts about this country in the Middle East.
2023-10-13 20:48
Nigeria diphtheria outbreak kills 600
A health official says it is "heart-wrenching" to see children suffer from a preventable disease.
2023-10-12 18:59