Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Rights commission to investigate ‘mass killings’

It comes as the UN's human rights chief warns of possible war crimes happening in northern Tigray state.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: How the conflict could destabilise its neighbours

With accusations of Eritrean involvement and thousands fleeing, the Tigray conflict could have serious repercussions.

Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria see a 4-0 lead slip as Sierra Leone fight back to draw 4-4

Sierra Leone fight back from 4-0 down in Nigeria to draw 4-4 in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier as Morocco, Tunisia, Mali, Niger and South Africa all win.

British Museum to help dig for Nigerian treasures

The plan for a new museum and archaeology mission follows calls for it to return its Benin Bronzes.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward tests positive for coronavirus

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah tests positive for coronavirus while on international duty with Egypt.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward tests positive for coronavirus

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah tests positive for coronavirus while on international duty with Egypt.

Tigray crisis: Why there are fears of civil war in Ethiopia

Tensions between Tigray and the federal government threaten to boil over into a serous conflict.

Jerry Rawlings: Remembering Ghana’s ‘man of the people’

Ghana's longest-serving leader led by example but later fell foul of his own standards, says Akwasi Sarpong.

What happens if Zambia defaults on its debt to China and other lenders?

BBC Africa's Jameisha Prescod looks at how Zambia's financial issues have been made worse during the pandemic.

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: UN warns ‘war crimes’ may have happened

UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet calls for an inquiry over the killings in the Tigray region.