Miners experiment with hydrogen to power giant trucks

Anglo American is testing a hydrogen-powered giant truck in a bid to make its business greener.

Omicron: South African scientists probe link between variants and untreated HIV

Covid variants may be mutating inside people with suppressed immunity.

Gabon youth coach arrested after male rape claims which he denies

Patrick Eyi, a former Gabon U17 coach, is arrested after claims of sexual abuse against him, which he denies.

Alaa Abdel Fattah: Leading Egyptian activist jailed for five years

Alaa Abdel Fattah is convicted of spreading false news after a trial called a sham by rights groups.

Nigerian soldier arrested for accepting marriage proposal

Nigeria's army says a female soldier breached its policy by "indulging in romance while in uniform".

Afcon 2021: Nigeria’s striker woes continue with Paul Onuachu a doubt for tournament

Nigeria are hit by another injury to a key striker, with Belgium-based Paul Onuachu a major doubt for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Cricket South Africa to probe racism claims against former captain Smith and head coach Boucher

Cricket South Africa will formally investigate allegations of discrimination and racism against director of cricket Graeme Smith and head coach Mark Boucher.

Nigeria: How chess has helped Adeoye Fawaz get off Lagos streets

Nineteen-year-old Adeoye Fawaz is the 2021 champion of the Chess In Slums tournament in Lagos.

Ethiopia war: World heritage site Lalibela back in government hands

Tigray forces have left Lalibela, a town famous for its rock-hewn churches.

Algeria and a question of identity: Who counts as African?

North Africans love the Cup of Nation but for some, their African identity is open to question.