The proposed legislature represents the most far-reaching change in Namibia’s land governance framework since independence

The president says it will speed up integration into East Africa, seen as crucial for boosting trade.

Ethiopia has written to the UN, accusing Eritrea of “funding, mobilizing and directing armed groups” on its soil.

Abu Agila Mas’ud Kheir al-Marimi is said to have admitted his role in the murder of 270 people in the 1988 bombing.

Nigerian Modernism at the Tate spotlights a compelling period in the West African country’s history.

Police say they are investigating a day after family say the diplomat was abducted from his home.

Botswana’s Collen Kebinatshipi has set his sights on breaking the 400m world record after being crowned world champion in Tokyo last month.

The Commonwealth Expert Team however flagged flags gaps in the country’s electoral system, with a central concern being the state of voter education and registration

In an interview with BBC Sport, Ashleigh Plumptre says she regrets losing the trust of some LGBT fans in women’s football by moving to Saudi Arabia.

Tazmin Brits’ sublime century helps South Africa bounce back from their heavy defeat by England with a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the Women’s World Cup.

Dominique Désiré Erenon was arrested on arrival in Bangui after three years spent living in France.

Kariba REDD+ has been prevented from trading after allegations of mismanagement and corruption

Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds and thousands of deaths.

This is the second group to arrive in the southern Africa state following a deal with the US government.

His brother says he found the door to the house broken and a large amount of blood spilled.

A purported air force captain urges the military chief to “take action” in a viral video.

Seven spots at the 2026 Fifa World Cup remain up for grabs as the group stage of African qualifying reaches its climax.

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year’s Irreecha festival.

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will expand from 12 to 16 teams beginning with the 2026 finals in Morocco.

The BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.

The ceremony at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre drew thousands of supporters and was cast by officials as a stress test for Malawi’s fragile democracy