ANC U-turn over tax that threatened South Africa’s government
The finance minister drops a planned VAT increase after one party in the coalition government goes to court.
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Benin admits that 54 soldiers killed in attack by al-Qaeda group
This is the deadliest known attack since insurgents began operating in Benin at the beginning of the decade.
Tanzania bans South Africa and Malawi imports as trade row escalates
Tanzanian bananas are among the things hit in the dispute after Malawi stopped them from entering.
DR Congo and M23 rebels agree ceasefire deal in Qatar talks
Both parties reaffirm their commitment to an “immediate cessation of hostilities” in latest truce deal.
Why South Africa and Ukraine are wooing each other – and what will Trump think?
Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia’s influence on the continent.
Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania’s great survivor?
Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason.
Africa is important to Trump, despite aid cuts, envoy tells BBC
Donald Trump “highly values Africa and African people”, says his African envoy, Massad Boulos.