Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Accept our rule or no ceasefire, rebels say

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The rebels, who have retaken much of the Ethiopian region, also insist Eritrean troops must withdraw.

Jacob Zuma: Supporters form ‘human shield’ to stop ex-president’s arrest

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South Africa's ex-president challenges his conviction for failing to appear at a corruption probe.

Daka’s Leicester move ‘big for southern Africa’ – Mulenga

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Zambian striker Patson Daka's move to Leicester City is a major step for southern African football, says veteran Chipolopolo star Jacob Mulenga.

Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest leaves Nigeria’s Ipob separatists in disarray

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Igbo separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu was largely ignored until his movement became an armed struggle.

Europe migrant crisis: Boat sinks off Tunisia drowning 43

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Another 84 migrants were rescued after their boat capsized in a bid to sail from Libya to Europe.

Ethiopia Tigray conflict: Famine hits 400,000, UN warns

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Millions more are at risk of starvation due to the conflict in Tigray, the organisation says.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Rebel resurgence raises questions for Abiy Ahmed

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The capture of the Tigrayan capital Mekelle puts huge pressure on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Namibians out of Olympics over testosterone levels

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Namibian teenagers Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi are out of the 400m event at the Olympics after being found to have overly high naturally-occurring testosterone levels.

Kenneth Kaunda: Memorial held for Zambia’s first president

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Foreign dignitaries have been paying respects to Mr Kaunda, who led Zambia after its independence.

Helping Uganda’s fight against climate change using ancient farming techniques

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How reviving traditional farming techniques could be helping in the battle against climate change in Uganda.