South Africa's Ramaphosa announces measures against gender-based violence

Morocco’s first woman premier pledges to meet citizens’ expectations

Somali pirates killed oil tanker crew before rescue, official tells BBC

Burkina Faso opens first gold refinery in push for economic independence

Nigeria and Ghana suffer huge AFCON 2027 qualifying shocks

West Africa conference calls for greater investment in education in emergencies

Somali pirates killed five crew members on hijacked tanker - Officials say

South Africa to clean up high-risk areas after 12 women killed

First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning elections

Journalist ascends to throne in Uganda kingdom after succession dispute

Morocco detains Tangier mayor over alleged electoral fraud

Exiled Guinea-Bissau President Embalo signals return amid political tension

Three Egyptian nationals jailed for 10 years over Italian researcher's abduction

Sudan foreign minister slams US over visa block on army chief

AFCON qualifiers: Wissa guides DR Congo to win, Tunisia held by Botswana