- Sixteen starve to death in Uganda as drought kills crops
Climate change, poor rainfall, deforestation, overgrazing and crop pests are to blame, say experts.
- South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.
- UK triple murder suspect arrested in South Africa
Prosecutors in the UK authorise charges against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma.
- More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation
"I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.
- How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria
The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.
- Nigeria’s eroding Orimedu coast threatens homes and livelihoods
This coastline along Orimedu in Nigeria is facing land degradation. The people here are seeing the destruction of their homes as well as the loss of livelihoods.
- SA police arrest UK fugitive sought in alleged killings of his wife and 2 daughters
South African police arrested a man wanted by British authorities on suspicion of killing his wife and two young daughters in England after tracing him to Johannesburg, police said Friday.
- Trump says US will 'completely decimate' Iran if assassinated
President Donald Trump said Friday the United States would "completely decimate" Iran if it attempted or succeeded in assassinating the sitting president.
- War in Ukraine: Kyiv hit by Russian ballistic missiles and drone swarm, 10 injured
Ukraine woke to fresh destruction on 11 July after Russia launched overnight strikes on Kyiv, leaving at least 10 people injured, including a child, according to Ukrainian officials.
- Barbados leader rejects claim that ex-colonies should repay Britain
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley called "asinine" a suggestion by a British lawmaker that Britain's former colonies should repay it for its historic investment in them.