Africa

S Africa ends rescue efforts at collapsed George building

At least 33 construction workers are confirmed to have died when the five-storey building collapsed.

Sonko irked by 'lasting' stay of French troops in Senegal

He questioned the impact of the French military presence on the country's sovereignty.

Mass wedding for Nigeria orphans sparks outcry

Nigeria's women's minister says she has filed a court order to stop the ceremony planned for next week.

Mass wedding plans for Nigerian orphans spark outrage

Critics have expressed concern that some girls may be underage or being forced to comply for financial gain.

Man found alive in basement after 26 years

Officials have arrested a 61-year-old man suspected of keeping him prisoner.

Worshippers locked in mosque and set on fire

A suspected arsonist sprays a mosque with petrol and sets it on fire over a family dispute, police say.

Man told he is not British after 42 years in UK

Nelson Shardey, from Wallasey had for years assumed he was officially seen as British.

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.