Boxer Ramla Ali eyes glory on eve of pro debut

Ramla Ali begins a professional boxing career on Saturday which the former refugee hopes will take her to both world and Olympic glory.

Caf President Ahmad hospitalised after contracting Covid-19

Confederation of African Football president Ahmad is to spend the next five days in a Cairo hospital after contracting coronavirus.

Ivory Coast Election: Will there be a boycott?

Ivorian President Ouattara’s decision to run for a third term has caused protests, while the opposition is calling for a boycott.

Africa’s week in pictures: 23 – 29 October 2020

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

Coronavirus hardship in Mexico, Nigeria and Bangladesh

Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives.

France church attacker arrived in Europe from Tunisia days ago

Three people were stabbed to death in Nice in what France says was an "Islamist terrorist attack".

African Champions League: Caf postpones semi-final and final

The Confederation of African Football confirms the postponement of the Champions League final and the semi-final second leg between Zamalek and Raja Casablanca.

At least 140 migrants drown off Senegal coast, UN says

A boat carrying 200 people caught fire and capsized on Saturday after setting off from West Africa.

Tanzania elections: Opposition leader Tundu Lissu ‘won’t accept poll results’

Presidential candidate Tundu Lissu says the election was "marred by irregularities at all stages".

Tanzania elections: Opposition leader Tundu Lissu ‘won’t accept poll results’

Presidential candidate Tundu Lissu says the election was "marred by irregularities at all stages".