Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions’ World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.

Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

Southampton FC and Royal Antwerp announce the death of former academy player Victor Udoh at the age of 21.

The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side’s return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.

Malawi’s industrial strategy has achieved only 40% of its targets, while core industrial capacity continues to weaken

Contributions from controversial regional figures revive scrutiny over governance and political influence

Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.

Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.

A man managed to evade security and embrace William Ruto before being wrestled to the ground.

The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns clinch their second African Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over Moroccan club AS FAR in the final.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the Ebola outbreak.

Those caught up in West Africa’s Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.

Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in “disbelief” after being called up to the Nigeria squad.

Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in “many people’s eyes” despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.