Cheetah smuggling out of Ethiopia ‘fuelled by exotic pets demand’

The animals are seen as a status symbol for wealthy families in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss says Afcon switch to January is ‘catastrophe’ for club

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says moving the Africa Cup of Nations back to January is a "catastrophe" for his club.

Fake drugs: How bad is Africa’s counterfeit medicine problem?

Seven African countries are meeting in Togo to tackle the issue of fake drugs.

What my great-granddad, Nelson Mandela, would make of 2020 South Africa

Nelson Mandela's great-granddaughter says the former President wouldn't be '100% happy' with modern South Africa.

What my great-granddad, Nelson Mandela, would make of 2020 South Africa

Nelson Mandela's great-granddaughter says the former President wouldn't be '100% happy' with modern South Africa.

What’s behind the fight for Libya?

The oil-rich North African country has been beset by a civil war for nearly a decade.

What’s behind the fight for Libya?

The oil-rich North African country has been beset by a civil war for nearly a decade.

Africa’s week in pictures: 10-16 January 2020

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

Kenenisa Bekele to take on Eliud Kipchoge at London Marathon 2020

Kenenisa Bekele - the second-fastest marathon runner of all-time - will take on world record holder Eliud Kipchoge in at April's London Marathon.

Zimbabwean swimmer breaking Kirsty Coventry’s records

Fifteen-year-old Donata Katai is breaking the age records of Africa's most decorated Olympian.