Paul Kagame is expected to win another term in office by a comfortable margin.

Aliko Dangote says he only owns two houses, so he can use his wealth to build his businesses in Nigeria.

The death toll from a blast at a cafe in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu has climbed to nine, security sources told AFP Monday, after a car bomb struck the venue packed with football fans watching the Euro 2024 final.

The leader of the east African country has won over 90% of the vote in all the elections he has run in.

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Sunday launched a long-awaited process of reconciliation over a notorious 1980s massacre by government troops which claimed tens of thousands of lives.

President Paul Kagame’s electoral success comes with questions about his democratic credentials.

Why the youth protests against planned tax increases have served as a wake-up call for the Church.

President Paul Kagame has suggested the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) look for his successor because he does not plan to be around forever.

Ciaran Frawley kicks a last-gasp drop-goal as Ireland edge South Africa in a classic Test in Durban and earn a drawn series.

Kenya’s police watchdog said it is investigating whether there is any police involvement in the gruesome discovery of mutilated bodies dumped in a Nairobi rubbish tip.

At least 21 pupils were killed and 69 injured when a school in central Nigeria collapsed on Friday.

Zimbabwe is putting the pieces in place for an ambitious leap into international carbon credit trading – this time with guaranteed accountability.

Criticism of the Democratic Republic of the Congo army has seen a prominent morning radio show taken off the air, while an artist has promised to be more diplomatic in the future when talking about the fight against M23 rebels.

His resignation comes a day after the Kenyan president sacked most of his cabinet.

Burkina Faso’s military junta said it has adopted the draft of an amended family code that criminalises homosexuality.

Social media users call for competitor who collided with teammate to be dropped from national side.

South Africa split after new sports minister announces end to government funding for country’s most recognisable supporters.

Misinformation about a European Union partnership pact has whipped up hostility towards the gay community.

Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Thursday the dismissal of almost his entire Cabinet and consultations to form a “broad-based government” following widespread anti-government protests.

Biniam Girmay sprints to his third victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France.

The military-led country becomes the latest in Africa to crack down on LGBT rights despite Western pressure.