Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

Communities grapple daily with failing health services, entrenched corruption and gender inequality, leaving women and girls literally walking for survival

Investigations show individuals receiving multiple salaries, with one case involving five salaries paid to a single ID

The city’s capture by M23 means neighbouring Burundi, an ally of the DRC government, now shares a border with an area controlled by the rebels, escalating the risk of cross-border conflict

The country has 11 such schemes, together representing one of the most ambitious agricultural investments in southern Africa

The president had denied that Wicknell Chivayo has been dolling out lavish gifts on his behalf

The controversial hirings have unsettled Malawi’s international partners, with funds critical for health, agriculture and infrastructure now at risk of suspension if donors conclude that accountability has been abandoned

During its G20 presidency, South Africa has made debt relief one of its top priorities

The increase was largely driven by exports, which surged 40.5% to $18.6 billion, reflecting rising global demand

The opposition officials and hundreds of youths from across the country were arrested in the wake of last month’s general elections

But ordinary Zimbabweans driven to cynicism after years of state corruption under the ruling Zanu-PF party are pessimistic

The project could change the production structure of Zimbabwe, with fuel landing at a lesser cost

The youth describe their movements as leaderless and digital, as they defy the old elites who have led to frustration due to failed economies and systemic decay.

Authorities have not released an official death toll, but unconfirmed reports suggest the number of fatalities could exceed 1 000

The Office of Botswana’s Ambassador to the United Nations recently announced that Botswana has nominated renowned jurist and scholar, Justice Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake, to run for Judge of the International Court of Justice

Finance Minister Erica Shafudah said the combined approach allows Namibia to settle the external bond without straining social spending or foreign-exchange reserves

The designated 25 individuals have allegedly orchestrated attacks on Rwandan soil, inciting Rwandans to commit and finance acts of terrorism

Despite the positive developments, the King assured that his country remains committed to finding a solution where there are no winners or losers – a solution that preserves the dignity of all parties

It was suggested at peace negotiations that the airport would primarily serve humanitarian purposes to bring in aid for communities affected by the conflict

The longtime leader’s 27-year-old LGBTQI musician daughter urged Cameroonians not to vote for him