Why I went public about being raped, 67 years later

A prominent Ghanaian journalist writes about being sexually abused when she was just seven years old.

Why I went public about being raped, 67 years later

A prominent Ghanaian journalist writes about being sexually abused when she was just seven years old.

Zambia court punishes student cannabis cake baker with essay

A 21-year-old was caught with cannabis-laced cakes weighing more than 1kg (2.2lb) in Zambia.

Zambia court punishes student cannabis cake baker with essay

A 21-year-old was caught with cannabis-laced cakes weighing more than 1kg (2.2lb) in Zambia.

Nobel Peace Prize: Has Abiy brought peace to East Africa?

The Ethiopian prime minister has won the Nobel Peace Prize, but how successful has he been?

Nobel Peace Prize: Has Abiy brought peace to East Africa?

The Ethiopian prime minister has won the Nobel Peace Prize, but how successful has he been?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang named Premier League player of month

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is named September's Premier League player of the month.

Nobel Peace Prize: Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed wins

The prime minister is honoured for making peace with Eritrea after decades of tension and conflict.

Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize

Ethiopia's prime minister - who made peace with bitter foe Eritrea - wins the Nobel Peace Prize.

Africa’s top shots: 4 -10 October

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.