Etienne Davignon, 92, is accused of involvement in the detention of Patrice Lumumba before he was killed in 1961.

South Africa legend AB de Villiers says there is “still work to be done” on the World Test Championship format despite the Proteas’ unforgettable victory.

Mali will have a majority stake in the plant asserting its “economic sovereignty”, the military leader says.

Protesters, angry with the death of a blogger in custody, demand the sacking of a senior policeman.

The war is in strategic stalemate, but Sudan is no-one’s priority – an orphan in a region that is ablaze.

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu orders security officials to bring an end to the killings.

Eliud Lagat has been under pressure to resign after lodging the complaint that saw the blogger’s arrest.

A previous law that activists said was used to silence opponents was struck down by the Supreme Court.

At least 29 people were killed in Kinshasa as homes were swept away in unusually big downpours.

The row caused consternation with some wondering how they should mourn former leader Edgar Lungu.

Raised in the Republic of Ireland, Ayman Ben Mohamed reaches the Club World Cup after an unlikely journey to Tunisian side Esperance.

A legacy of apartheid means some black students have to go the extra mile to get a decent education.

Mogadishu’s rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.

Conflict between nomadic herders and settled farmers over land and resources are common in the region.

The agriculture ministry calls on divine intervention to achieve food security, angering many.

South Africa’s players show their mettle to ignore sledges from Australia’s players as they go from chokers to World Test champions at Lord’s.

Little detail was released but the UN says the rebels spoke of wanting a peaceful end to the crisis.

US aid to Africa has been cut and now defence is in Trump’s sights – but it may prove more costly.

An investigation in under way into what really happened to Albert Ojwang in a police cell.

The deaths of the environmentalist and eight other campaigners sparked an global outcry in 1995.

Burundi is set to have a one-party parliament following a poll that the opposition says was rigged.