Residents warned not to drink tap water after hundreds fall sick near South Africa capital
More than 400 people, mostly children, become ill after drinking contaminated water, east of Pretoria.
Category: Africa
Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded
Former army sergeant major Robert Kabera was a popular YouTuber and singer, who had sought asylum in Uganda.
Burundi striker Berahino retires at 33
Saido Berahino, who cost Stoke City £12m when they signed him from West Bromwich Albion in January 2017, retires from football at 33.
Judgement day for Kenya pastor accused of ordering parents to starve their children to death
Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.
South African rugby player Andrews dies at team hotel
Hyron Andrews dies at his Johannesburg Lions’ team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.
UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries “refusing to co-operate”.
Popular Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings dies aged 41
His family has appealed to fans to remember his wife, children and family in prayer during this period of mourning.
Coe aims for African 'legacy' with 2029 World Championships
Hosting the World Athletics Championships in Nairobi in 2029 will leave a “legacy of experience and expertise”, according to the sport’s top official Sebastian Coe.
Kenya confirms second Ebola case – a relative of the first victim
It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.
Why Rwanda's deal for F1 race remains controversial
Formula 1 will return to Africa in the early 2030s, but Rwanda’s deal to stage a race has prompted accusations of sportswashing against the country.