Uganda boda boda rider sets himself on fire 'over bribe'
Police spokesman says the entire traffic department is now under investigation for bribery.
Africa
Ethiopia singer buried amid ethnic unrest
At least 81 people have been killed in protests in Oromia since Hachalu was shot dead.
Nigerian actress Genevieve Nnaji gets Oscars voting rights
Njaji starred and directed in Lionheart, which was Nigeria's first Oscar submission.
The man who decapitates French colonial statues
Essama has been imprisoned several times.
Chakwera: Theology graduate who rose to become President
Chakwera has pledged to raise the national minimum wage, among other reforms.
Malawi opposition leader Chakwera wins historic poll rerun
It's the 2nd African nation to annul a presidential poll over irregularities, after Kenya.
Ex-Burundi leader Nkurunziza to be buried in the capital
He was destined to be crowned the "Supreme leader of patriotism".
Tanzanian miner becomes overnight millionaire
Its value is determined by rarity - the finer the colour or clarity, the higher the price.
Congo announces end of Ebola outbreak in east
This outbreak saw 3,463 confirmed and probable cases and 2,277 deaths.
Gabon MPs vote to decriminalise homosexuality
Same-sex marriage is still not allowed in Gabon.
Police rescue 300 workers "locked in rice factory"
From the end of March the men were allegedly not allowed to leave the mill.
Somalia silent on President Trump's 'anarchy' comment
Trump said the country had no government, no safety, nor police.
Zimbabwe anti-corruption body starts audit of the rich
There is mounting public anger over poor services and corruption.
Seven die in separate Somali bomb attacks
Al-Shabab has said it carried out the attack in Wanlaweyn.
Zimbabwe health minister charged with virus corruption
Charged with corruption over procurement of coronavirus tests and equipment.
Evariste Ndayishimiye sworn-in as Burundi President
Swearing-in comes two months early.
African countries seek U.N. inquiry into US racism
The 47-member forum agreed on Tuesday to convene at the request of Burkina Faso.
Burundi's first lady returns after husband's death
Denise returned home from receiving medical treatment in Kenya hours after husband’s death.
Suicide bomber attacks port of Somali capital
The blast happened at a checkpoint near the port.