Rising tensions mean there is a high chance the poll will be disrupted or abandoned

International outcry over goodwill role for Zimbabwe’s president

Zuma dismisses reports of deputy’s possible sacking ahead of key ANC meeting

Individuals, companies and bank accounts examined for ties to the family

Concerns about potentially illicit funds from S Africa scandal referred to regulators

Akombe says she resigned and left country because she feared for her life

South African president’s removal of critic risks fragmenting ruling alliance

Opposition leader claims power for too long has been dominated by the Kikuyu and Kalenjin

Four-month investigation found mistakes were made but no evidence of corruption

Mogadishu has struggled to forge an effective army while al Shabaab grows in strength

Truck explosion in central Mogadishu was country’s worst attack for years

Zimbabwe’s vice-president says he ate poisoned ice cream, as first lady denies involvement

Barclays index aims to improve openness and encourage reform

Prosecutors must now decide whether to pursue case against South African president

Parliamentary vote could clear way for Kenyatta to declare himself winner in re-run

World Bank chief executive says the plight of young women can only be addressed properly if more women become policymakers

The country’s president has condemned teenage girls who become pregnant as ‘immoral’, banning them from ever returning to school

Withdrawal leaves Uhuru Kenyatta as the only presidential election candidate

South African ruling party needs unity figure to succeed scandal-hit Zuma