- South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison for firing a gun
Malema is appealing against the decision, which means he is not going to prison immediately.
- Pope lashes out at foreigners who exploit Africa
The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.
- Wanted activist arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup plot
Keba Seba is known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West Africa's military leaders.
- Nigeria drops terrorism financing charges against ex-justice minister
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
- Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.
- "Sub-Saharan Africa resilient, despite mounting global shocks" - Abebe Selassie
Sub-Saharan African economies have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of repeated global shocks, according to Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the African Department at the IMF.
- Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head reveals
The consequences are already being felt through rising energy costs, with Birol warning of “two big problems”: soaring prices and dwindling availability of key petroleum products.
- Centuries-old Gabonese animist tradition to protect the coastline
Worshippers presented offerings to the spirits of the sea off the coast of Pointe-Denis on Sunday.
- Nigerian airlines plan shutdown over soaring fuel costs
Nigerian airlines plan shutdown over soaring fuel costs
- Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, a truce that could boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war.