Mother arrested for beating her 14-year-old son to death after he failed to do his chores
In a harrowing case that has sent shockwaves, a 14-year-old boy has died following a relentless one hour beating, allegedly ...
South Africa halts search for trapped illegal miners over safety concerns
South African authorities on Monday suspended rescue operations for an unspecified number of alleged illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine shaft west of Johannesburg due to safety concerns.
Boss ladies and holy men: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.