Zuma disciplinary hearing delayed over security concerns
South Africa is due to hold general elections on May 29.
Africa
Rwanda won't guarantee how many migrants it will take
Rwanda has signed a five-year deal with the UK, with costs estimated to be at least £300 million already.
Chad presidential vote set to end military rule
Prime Minister Succès Masra is among his nine challengers and is seen as his biggest rival.
MSF calls for civilians' protection as Darfur conflict intensifies
Increased fighting has seen MSF treat over 100 gun-wounded patients in El Fasher.
Malawians allege pay exploitation in Israel
"The payment is lower, contrary to what we had signed," Benzani tells the BBC.
Kenya orders flood evacuations as it warns dams could spill
Recent heavy rains have caused severe flooding and landslides across Kenya.
Malawians arrested in Israel for abandoning farm work
They were among 40 foreign workers who abandoned their farm work in southern Israel to seek jobs
Liberian leader signs order to set up war crimes court
About a quarter of a million people died in Liberia's two civil wars between 1989 and 2003.
South Africa's Zuma to honour ANC summons - MK party
The ANC on Thursday announced it had served Mr Zuma with a notice to appear before its disciplinary panel.
Nigeria soldiers face trial for deadly air strike 'mistake'
President Bola Tinubu ordered an investigation into the “bombing mishap”.
Failed UK asylum seeker given £3,000 to go to Rwanda
The asylum seeker was paid to go to the east Africa country under a scheme separate to the forced returns scheme.
Waking to a 'different world' after Kenya's flood
Survivors desperately search for loved ones as the president announces a large-scale evacuation.
Mali kills IS commander blamed for US deaths - state TV
Abu Huzeifa had been linked to several high-profile raids in the Sahel region.
South Africans mourn legendary boxer Dingaan Thobela
He was discovered dead at his apartment in Johannesburg.
Ghana court declines to force president sign anti-gay bill
President Akufo-Addo's office said he would not assent to the bill until the Supreme Court rules on its ...
Nigeria's fuel crisis brings businesses to a halt
Public transport users were left stranded on Monday as operators pulled services.
UK MP deported from Djibouti due to criticisms of China
Tory MP for East Worthing and Shoreham Tim Loughton says he was barred from entering Djibouti.
Burkina Faso bans more foreign media outlets
The West African nation "strongly rejects" allegations its army killed at least 223 civilians in February.
EU restricts visa for Ethiopians in repatriation row
The visa processing would extend from 15 days to 45 days, the EU said.
Rwanda faults US over blame on IDP camp bombing in Goma
"Credible investigation and verification should be completed first, to establish what really happened."