Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari plans to visit South Africa after the recent xenophobic violence. 

Around one million people gathered in Madagascar's Capital on Sunday to hear Pope Francis say mass on the second leg of his three-nation African tour.

Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe Dies

Nurture peace and make it last, Pope Francis tells post-war Mozambique

The backlash against South Africa continues, as several Shoprite stories in Nigeria and Zambia close. MTN has also shut down in Nigeria.

Oxfam's new inequality report shows inequality is on the rise, but there is some hope.

Pope Francis kicks off his Africa tour. He heads to Mozambique and Madagascar for the next few days.

Ahead of the World Economic Forum today, Oxfam released its latest report: A tale of two continents Fighting Inequality in Africa.

Zimbabwean doctors start their strike after government fails to meet their demands.

The environment, poverty and corruption are on the agenda for the Pope's trip to Africa this week.

UN chief, Antonio Gutteres vows to continue supporting the DRC army.

Southern African nations threaten to quit wildlife trade monitor, Cities, following the end of the 12 day summit.

African leaders meet for the 7th African Development Conference In Japan. Is this another scramble for Africa?

Malawi's government bans demonstrations ahead of planned protests by the Opposition.

Greenpeace urges more action on central African forest fires

Aid groups warn against Kenya's U.N bid to sanction Al-Shabaab

Zimbabwe's government warns the MDC against fresh protest attempts.

Algeria's economy is feeling the effect of six months of protests.

The DRC announces a new government, 8 months after Felix Tshisekedi won the country's election.

Ethiopia's opposition parties criticize election law changes