UFC 260: Francis Ngannou knocks out Stipe Miocic to capture heavyweight title

Francis Ngannou knocks out Stipe Miocic in the second round to capture the undisputed UFC heavyweight title in Las Vegas at UFC 260.

Kenya’s Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi’s ex-governor

Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes.

Kenya’s Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi’s ex-governor

Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes.

Project 17: The photograph that united a family

A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him.

Mozambique insurgency: Islamist militants ‘ambush workers fleeing hotel’

Workers were trapped in a hotel when Islamist militants stormed the town of Palma, reports say.

Nigeria celebrate Cup of Nations place with Benin win

Nigeria beat Benin 1-0 in injury time are through to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after Lesotho and Sierra Leone draw 0-0.

Suez Canal: Fresh effort to refloat wedged container ship

Tugs are taking advantage of a high tide to try to dislodge the ship blocking a key shipping route.

Ivermectin: South African medics using unproven worm drug to treat Covid-19

Some South African medics are going to court to seek permission to prescribe Ivermectin to Covid patients.

John Magufuli: Tanzania’s ex-president buried in home town

Tanzanians finish a week of public events by paying their last respects to their former leader.

Ivory Coast qualify for Cup of Nations finals with easy Niger win

A 3-0 win in Niger for Ivory Coast sends the Elephants to Cameroon with a game to spare.