Pierre Nkurunziza claims an early victory for his ruling CNDD-FDD party, despite the opposition of domestic civic groups, AU and the UN.
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The ANC in the Western Cape hope they have turned a corner after their elective conference on the weekend.
The Arms Deal Commission of Inquiry, investigating the 1999, R70-billion arms deal, is over.
The Supreme Court in Swaziland has ordered the release of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and editor Bheki Makhubu.
Politicians defend Omar al-Bashir fleeing an ICC arrest warrant, saying the court is a bully and targets Africa. Karen Williams disagrees.
South Sudan’s army raped then torched girls alive inside their homes during a recent campaign notable for its "new brutality and intensity".
Pop star Katy Perry is among top earners, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao on the Forbes list of The World’s Highest-Paid Superstars Of 2015.
Bus service Putco has said that it will not be renewing its transport contracts in three Gauteng municipalities – Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Sedibeng.
The catalogue of the Johannesburg Public Library in South Africa contains a poignant entry – "Biko, Steve. Long 0verdue".