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The police said it was difficult to ensure safety as the protests have no designated leader.

Namibian authorities are said to be unhappy at the harassment of their diplomatic officials.

Impeached judge John Hlophe is set to lead opposition to President Ramaphosa's coalition government.

Impeached judge John Hlophe is set to lead opposition to President Ramaphosa's coalition government.

Impeached judge John Hlophe is set to lead opposition to President Ramaphosa's coalition government.

Nigeria's four-time African champion Anuoluwapo Opeyori, coached by his brother, hopes to break new ground for the continent in Paris.

Heparin can neutralise the necrosis-causing toxins in some spitting cobras' venom, scientists discover.

One of those being held in the bush was on HIV medication and had not taken his drugs for two weeks.

Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori grew up in Lagos, with little access to badminton facilities - now he’s a four-time African champion.

The story of barefoot African runner Abebe Bikila, who made history at the Games and inspired a generation.

Government promises to curb rogue building practices are too little, too late for grieving parents.

Government promises to curb rogue building practices are too little, too late for grieving parents.

Still reeling from the discovery of bodies in a quarry, Kenyans are trying to find out more.

Still reeling from the discovery of bodies in a quarry, Kenyans are trying to find out more.

Still reeling from the discovery of bodies in a quarry, Kenyans are trying to find out more.

Police said the 33-year-old confessed to having killed 42 women since 2022 after his arrest on Monday.

The first doses of the vaccine were rolled out in the Ivory Coast on Monday.

Anti-government demonstrators step up demands for President William Ruto to resign.

When Bobby Locke coined his immortal phrase, ‘drive for show, putt for dough’, it was just another flag the great South African planted in the story of golf.

Rwanda's incumbent president has 99% of the vote, with 79% of ballots counted from Monday's election.