Mali’s basketball chief steps aside over sexual harassment

Fiba president Hamane Niang of Mali steps aside as a probe into sexual harassment in his nation's basketball federation is launched.

Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed: The Nobel Prize winner who went to war

The Tigray fighting has shattered the overseas reputation of Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Allied Democratic Forces: The Ugandan rebels working with IS in DR Congo

The activity of the Allied Democratic Forces has recently taken on a more global jihadist dimension.

Ethiopian migrants face robbery, extortion and starvation

Every year thousands of migrants risk it all on the perilous journey from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: G7 calls for access for aid workers

The Ethiopian region has been devastated by fighting between rebels and government forces.

Covid spike delays return of Lumumba’s remains

Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba's body was dissolved in acid, but a tooth was later found.

UFC 263: Israel Adesanya beats Marvin Vettori to retain middleweight title

Israel Adesanya beats Marvin Vettori to retain his middleweight title at UFC 263 as England's Leon Edwards and Scotland's Paul Craig also win.

Boko Haram: Nigerian president admits failure to end violence

The fight against militants in the north has unintentionally spread violence, Muhammadu Buhari says.

Algeria election: Voting under way in parliamentary poll

"You want change, cast your ballot" voters are told, but the mass protest movement says it is pointless.

Pan-African Parliament: Punches, kicks and death threats

MPs brawled after failing to agree on a new president, showing how elusive political unity remains.