Uganda eases restrictions despite virus surge
The president said international borders will be reopened for tourists.
Africa
Uganda Makerere University fire: 'Ivory Tower' gutted
The vice-chancellor described the destruction as unbelievable.
UN condemns jailing of Nigerian boy for 'blasphemy'
12 states in Nigeria's Muslim-dominated north operate Sharia system of justice.
Hotel Rwanda hero charged with terrorism
Rusesabagina is a fierce critic of President Paul Kagame and had been living abroad.
Uganda and Tanzania sign $3.5bn oil pipeline deal
The project is expected to create more than 18,000 jobs for Tanzanians.
Mali opposition rejects 'power grab' transition
Ecowas had called for the interim president to be a civilian.
DR Congo gold mine collapse leaves 50 feared dead
Local officials say most of those feared dead are young people.
Nigeria slams Ghana over 'harassment of its citizens'
The government condemned "aggressive and incessant deportation" of Nigerians.
Flamboyant Nigerian re-elected to top Africa bank job
Adesina ran unopposed and gained 100 per cent of votes cast at the AfDB's annual meeting.
Africa to be declared free of wild polio
The disease is now only found in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Twenty inmates killed after Madagascar prison riot
Eight prisoners were seriously injured as the authorities tried to regain control.
Dozens rescued from rubber boat drifting in Mediterranean
It is believed that the boat had set off from Libya.
World's oldest man' Fredie Blom dies aged 116 in South Africa
Although he gave up drinking many years ago, he was a regular smoker.
Health chief hails Africa's fight against Covid-19
African states introduced measures to tackle the virus as soon as the first cases was reported.