Nigeria-Boko Haram: Prosecutor urges ICC inquiry into war crimes

The decision follows a decade-long investigation into the conflict with Boko Haram militants.

Pierre Webo: Istanbul Basaksehir assistant coach says 8 December will be significant date in racism fight

Istanbul Basaksehir assistant coach Pierre Webo says 8 December 2020 will be a significant date in football's fight against racism.

Zambia coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic denies charges of sexual assault

Zambia coach Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic denies charges of sexual assault in South Africa.

Disney announces landmark African collaboration with Kugali

Last year, Ugandan animator Hamid Ibrahim told the BBC his team would "kick Disney's ass".

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Four aid workers killed

Four aid workers were killed last month during fighting in the Tigray region, aid agencies say.

Anthony Joshua: Why Nigerians see him as one of their own

Anthony Joshua may have won Olympic gold for Great Britain but the heavyweight champion is also an idol in Nigeria.

Africa’s week in pictures: 4 – 10 December 2020

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

Giulio Regeni: Italy accuses Egypt agents over student’s murder

Italian prosecutors accuse four Egyptian officers over the 2016 murder of a Cambridge student.

US recognises Morocco’s claim on Western Sahara

As part of the deal, the US agrees to recognise Morocco's claim over the disputed Western Sahara.

Kenya election violence: Court orders government to pay sex attack survivors

In a "landmark" court ruling, four women assaulted after the 2007 election will get compensation.