Africa

The killing of Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure in the gay Muslim community, has shocked many. …

Delcat Idengo, well-known for his critical songs, died after releasing a track condemning the city’s rebel occupation. …

The chief of defence staff was among those who were prevented from travelling to an official event. …

The militants’ rapid progress comes despite calls for a ceasefire and a resumption of peace talks. …

President Nangolo Mbumba announces the death of the Sam Nujoma who led Namibia for 15 years. …

“Shrapnel and stray ammunition are falling on my neighbourhood,” a doctor tells the BBC. …

The White House said South Africa’s new law amounts to race-based discrimination. …

The hopping game of langa, played for generations in parts of West Africa, demands endurance in seeking to find a place on the global stage. …

Willy Mignon is remembered as a “fighter” who pioneering a whole new dance style. …