Anele Ngcongca: Former South Africa star killed in car crash

Former South Africa midfielder Anele Ngcongca has been killed in a crash.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: UN urges protection of civilians

People in the region's capital are told to "save themselves" as the army advances on the city.

Caf president Ahmad banned by Fifa for five years

Fifa bans Confederation of African Football president Ahmad for five years years for breaching various codes of ethics.

Seun Kuti: ‘Nigeria has even failed the unborn’

Seun Kuti, the son of legendary musician Fela Kuti, has thrown his support behind the #EndSARS movement.

Life after al-Shabab: Driving a school bus instead of an armed pickup truck

The Somali government retrains defectors from the al-Shabab militant group as barbers, drivers, mechanics and tailors.

Life after al-Shabab: Driving a school bus instead of an armed pickup truck

The Somali government retrains defectors from the al-Shabab militant group as barbers, drivers, mechanics and tailors.

Cyclone Gati eyes Somalia

The storm with sustained winds of around 60 mph is set to bring torrential rain to the African country. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka braces for stormy weather next week. Louise Lear has details.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: PM gives Tigray forces 72 hours to surrender

People in the region's capital are told to "save themselves" as the army advances on the city.

Burkina Faso election takes place amid jihadist threat

It is on the frontline of an Islamist insurgency and at least 400,000 people were unable to register to vote.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Debretsion Gebremichael, the man at the heart of the conflict

War veteran and ex-minister Debretsion Gebremichael now leads the struggle against the government.