Zuma's MK party to join South Africa's opposition alliance
He said it would co-ordinate resistance to the governing coalition led by the African National Congress (ANC).
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How Kenyan farmer became champion of climate change denial
His denial of man-made climate change has helped supercharge his online profile.
Malawians pay tribute to VP killed in plane crash
Saulos Chilima, 51, was considered a breath of fresh air in Malawian politics.
Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president
This follows a landmark coalition deal between the governing party ANC and opposition parties.
ANC and DA agree on S Africa unity government
The ANC has been scrambling to get opposition parties to back Cyril Ramaphosa.
Ghana braces for three weeks of power cuts
"The current situation is entirely out of WAPCo’s control," the company said.
South Africa's ANC edging closer to unity government
The new parliament is meeting for the first time on Friday.
Kenyan policeman shoots magistrate in open court
The officer is said to have been angered by court decision to cancel wife's bail.
Nigeria's president jokes about fall during ceremony
He had to be helped to get back to his feet.
Opposition party agrees to join SA unity government
The ANC has previously said it wanted to form a unity government.
Senegal starts producing oil as president promises benefits
It is expected to generate billions of dollars for Senegal and boost its economy.
Key Sudanese city could fall to rebels imminently - US
El Fasher is the only city still under army control in the western Darfur region.
Tanzania offers to help Malawi in VP Chilima crash incident
"Tanzania is on standby to offer any help that the Malawi government may request."
Malawi VP's plane may have crashed in forest, army says
Soldiers have been searching Chikangawa Forest in an effort to find the plane.
BRICS call for immediate ceasefire of conflict in Sudan
They also called for humanitarian assistance to Sudan and neighboring states.
Nigeria gunmen kill at least 25 in village raid
Surviving residents are trying to ascertain how many people have been abducted.
Last civilian hospital in besieged Sudan city closed after 'outrageous' attack
Eyewitnesses describe RSF paramilitaries looting medical equipment and vehicles, and assaulting staff.
Long jail terms for Chinese cybercrime gang in Zambia
Some in the gang - including its mastermind Li Xianlin - received up to 11 years in prison.
How Nigerian sextortion scammers targeted my son
It has been two years since Jenn Buta’s son Jordan killed himself after being targeted by scammers.
Muted Eid celebrations for millions of Nigerian Muslims
“I have slaughtered a ram every year starting from 1976 but this year I can't, I just can't.”