Two-year curfew lifted in Sudan's capital
The military authorities retook control of the city 18 months ago, but the conflict continues elsewhere.
Category: Africa
Dutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocide
The court in The Hague convicted the 66-year-old of war crimes and the crime of genocide.
World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda’s Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.
Mali music star Salif Keïta cancels South African concerts over 'xenophobic violence'
He says his decision is “a rejection of hate” rather than a rejection of South Africans.
Nigeria's football leadership resigns amid governance concerns
The president, general secretary and executive committee of the Nigeria Football Federation all resign, leaving a leadership vacuum.
Tottenham sign Man City's Marmoush on loan
Tottenham sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.
'Silence is complicity' – top footballer hits out over Cameroon femicides
The killing of at least eight women in a week has sparked outrage in Cameroon.
Zambian opposition leader questioned by police – state media
Brian Mundubile had been in hiding after disputing the outcome of the recent presidential election.
Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport
A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a “homemade incubator” carried as hand luggage.
Ex-head of Rwanda's presidential guard dies in jail 12 years after his arrest
His brother tells the BBC his family have not been allowed to see him “in all these years”.