Raila Odinga was one of Kenya’s most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.

Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.

Evidence of the intentional targeting of civilians in el-Fasher amounts to war crimes, researchers say.

Mourners gather in Nairobi following the death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

A dominant figure in Kenyan politics for decades, Odinga made five unsuccessful attempts at the presidency.

Odinga died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India, family sources tell the BBC.

Ivory Coast and Senegal become the final two African sides to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

The incident raises questions about security at one of Kenya’s most heavily guarded places.

President Andry Rajoelina is said to have fled the country by French military jet on Sunday.

Nadine de Klerk gets South Africa over the line again as beat Bangladesh by three wickets at the Women’s World Cup.

Mpina filed an appeal last month against his removal from the race by the Independent National Electoral Commission

Lecturers at public universities in Nigeria begin a two-week strike over pay and funding.

This robust growth positions the equity segment as one of Tanzania’s most profitable investment avenues

The dead were nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi returning home, officials say.

The boy’s father has been arrested on charges of negligent handling of a firearm and the two are due in court.

The West African state says it has introduced an “identical visa programme” for US travellers.

Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.

His statement comes a day after an army unit condemned use of force by security forces in handling recent protests.

The fall of the Zimbabwean veteran leader in November 2017 and his death two years later had a negative impact on his then relatively young children

A Gen Z leader in Madagascar says he has put his UK university scholarship on hold to help organise the protests.

Asashi and Precious use dance as a form of escapism and expression in a show of resilience, community, and hope.