The key African football transfers

Some of the key transfers involving African players in the latest European transfer window.

Sarah Forbes Bonetta: Portrait of Queen Victoria’s goddaughter on show

English Heritage said it would feature portraits of "overlooked" black figures connected with its sites.

French Open 2020: Elina Svitolina suffers shock defeat by qualifier Nadia Podoroska

Qualifier Nadia Podoroska "doesn't want to wake up" after stunning third seed Elina Svitolina to reach the French Open semi-finals.

Liberia man drowns rescuing dropped $20 note in Monrovia river

Street hawker Tamba Lamine dived into a river and found the money but then disappeared, police say.

Kwesi Appiah says Ghana team-mate Thomas Partey ideal for Arsenal

Kwesi Appiah says that Ghana team-mate Thomas Partey has the skills and personality to be a success at Arsenal.

Flooding hits six million people in East Africa

The number affected by heavy seasonal rains has risen more than five fold since 2016, the UN says.

Measles in DR Congo: By air, boat and foot to deliver the vaccine

The health workers going to great lengths to deliver vital supplies in the fight against measles in DR Congo.

River Nile row: Ethiopia bans flights above Grand Renaissance Dam

It comes a week after Ethiopia's air force warned it would defend the $4.8bn dam against any attack.

Coronavirus in Senegal: Keeping Covid-19 at bay

With only seven doctors per 100,000 people, Senegal has been praised for its handling of coronavirus.

SARS: Nigeria ‘rogue’ police unit banned from stop and search

Videos allegedly showing SARS officers extorting money and shooting people cause public outrage.