Nigerian separatist Nnamdi Kanu’s Facebook account removed for hate speech

Nnamdi Kanu was accused of hate speech after he posted video of a militia attack on herders.

Why is it so hard to hold elections in Somalia?

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo's term ends on 8 February - but a new leader cannot be elected without parliamentary elections, which have been delayed.

Dominic Ongwen convicted of war crimes for Uganda’s LRA rebels

Dominic Ongwen was abducted as a child and had argued that he was a victim, not a perpetrator.

Dominic Ongwen – from child abductee to LRA rebel commander

He was abducted as a child by Uganda's LRA rebels, turning into one of its most ruthless fighters.

CHAN: Holders Morocco through to meet Mali in final

Holders Morocco will defend their title against Mali in Sunday's final of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Cameroon.

Club World Cup: Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane takes Leicester inspiration

Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane is taking inspiration from Leicester City as he bids to win the Club World Cup in Qatar.

Amad Diallo: Is the Manchester United youngster the next Samuel Eto’o?

New Manchester United signing Ivory Coast-born Amad Diallo is compared to African and Cameroon great Samuel Eto'o.

Liberia war crimes: Rebel commander goes on trial in Finland

Gibril Ealoghima Massaquoi denies murder, rape and recruiting child soldiers.

Cape cormorants: Caring for South Africa’s chicks abandoned in wild

Rescuers in South Africa come to the aid of hundreds of baby birds abandoned by their parents.

Tigray crisis: Ethiopia region at risk of huge ‘humanitarian disaster’

Opposition parties in the conflict-hit Ethiopian region urge the international community to intervene.