Young Kenyan tennis star hit by Youth Olympics delay

Teenage Kenyan tennis star Angella Okutoyi says delaying the 2022 Youth Olympics for four years is set to hit her career development.

Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana’s diaspora

Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad.

‘Don’t come back, they’ll kill you for being gay’

When Mohamed was caught with his boyfriend he had to flee Somaliland, where homosexuality is illegal.

‘Don’t come back, they’ll kill you for being gay’

When Mohamed was caught with his boyfriend he had to flee Somaliland, where homosexuality is illegal.

Soumaila Cissé: Ecowas demands release of Mali opposition leader

Soumaila Cissé was kidnapped days before Mali's disputed elections which led to deadly protests.

Soumaila Cissé: Ecowas demands release of Mali opposition leader

Soumaila Cissé was kidnapped days before Mali's disputed elections which led to deadly protests.

AKO Caine Prize: Irenosen Okojie wins with story of Grace Jones impersonator

Judges praised Irenosen Okojie's tale about a Grace Jones impersonator hiding a dark secret.

Egypt TikTok: Female influencers jailed over ‘indecent’ videos

The five young women are sentenced to two years in prison and fined almost $19,000 (£15,000) each.

Tanzania presidential hopeful Tundu Lissu returns home after attempt on life

Tundu Lissu, attacked in the capital in 2017, wants to run for office after treatment in Belgium.

Tanzania presidential hopeful Tundu Lissu returns home after attempt on life

Tundu Lissu wants to stand for top office after three years of treatment for wounds in Belgium.