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Hundreds of workers at a South African mine were trapped underground for three days in a union dispute.

Gebisa Ejeta, 73, receives the National Medal of Science for developing an improved sorghum hybrid.

Kenya assistant coach William Muluya saw friends killed in a hail of bullets in his youth, and credits football with saving him from a similar fate.

A bacterium found in several wild elephants may explain why hundreds died suddenly in Botswana in 2020.

The displaced residents want authorities to speed up aid as living conditions worsen ahead of winter.

A judge says the doctor is a "dangerous" offender who did not show remorse during the trial.

The story of Francis Ngannou's incredible rise from working in a sand quarry in Cameroon to fighting Tyson Fury in his boxing debut.

Many young Ugandan patients stop free treatment as their families cannot afford other hidden costs.

Incumbent George Weah will face Joseph Boakai, separated by around 7,000 votes in the first round.

The BBC names a Tanzanian student still missing in Israel weeks after Hamas attacked civilians.

World Rugby confirms it will formally review Bongi Mbonambi's alleged use of discriminatory language towards England's Tom Curry.

UAE maritime giant DP World signs a controversial deal to manage Tanzania's main port for 30 years.

Abdesalem Lassoued shot dead two Swedes before a Euro 2024 qualifier game last week.

Top pick Victor Wembanyama and 7ft 4in forward Bol Bol feature among five of the finest African players to watch in the 2023-24 NBA season.

England flanker Tom Curry reported that South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi used a racial slur towards him during the Springboks' Rugby World Cup semi-final win.

Dakar wants to buy rings, watches and military decorations belonging to the nation's first president.

Many Nigerians have different names on different documents - which can be problematic for politicians.

England's World Cup defence is hanging by a thread after a horrible 229-run thrashing by South Africa in Mumbai.

Two trainee nurses seen in a viral video are accused of bringing the name of the institution into disrepute.

The egg-laying hens had been imported from South Africa, which is facing one of its worst outbreaks.