Africa

Ramaphosa signs controversial health bill into law

Despite signing, many groups have said they are exploring taking legal action against it.

Scientists solve mystery of ancient 'tree of life'

The iconic trees evolved on Madagascar 41 million years ago and later spread to other countries.

Why South Africa's health insurance is causing ructions

President Ramaphosa approves a law that seeks to provide universal health care for all - but not everyone is happy.

Gabon's deposed President Bongo goes on hunger strike

Family's lawyers say they have also filed a complaint with the Paris judicial court

Swiss court jails Gambia ex-minister for 20 years

Sonko's lawyers have said he was not responsible for what happened.

Nobel laureate's death to be re-examined in S Africa

The former apartheid regime said Chief Luthuli died in an accident after a train hit him in 1967.

US embassy in Tanzania closed over internet outage

It cancelled all consular appointments for Tuesday and Wednesday and rescheduled them to a later date.

Tunisia officials arrested in dispute over flag display

Seven other officials were summoned on Monday.

The volunteer crime fighters using whistles and whips

The team of volunteers works closely with the municipal police.

Tunisia lawyer arrested during live news broadcast

Dahmani was wanted in connection with comments she had made earlier in the week.

Internet outage felt across East Africa

A similar outage was experienced in parts of West and Southern Africa in March.

Hunters join search for kidnapped Nigerian students

Hundreds of people, including children, have been abducted in recent months.

Ghana, Nigeria and the quest for UK looted treasure

Nigeria has had some success in its campaign for the return of the bronzes.

Man freed five days after South Africa building collapse

The partially built apartment block collapsed on Monday, killing at least 14 people.

It's OK to have a bad day, Harry tells students

He told them to remember was that mental health affects everyone in the world.

Possible genocide committed in Sudan, report says

The RSF is accused of committing ethnic cleansing against Massalit and other non-Arab communities.

Nigeria’s powerful ex-minister charged with corruption

Former aviation minister Hadi Sirika is charged along with his daughter and son-in-law.