Covid forces Cape Verde out of Handball World Champs

Cape Verde are forced to withdraw from the Men's Handball World Championship in Egypt after squad is decimated by Covid-19.

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Fear of mass starvation

Conflict in the Ethiopia region has created a "dire" situation, an official said in leaked notes.

Uganda election: Internet restored but social media blocked

Online services were restricted ahead of last week's vote, and social media remains blocked.

US in Somalia: ‘We still need the Americans for security’

A partial withdrawal of US troops from Somalia is coming at a critical time for the country.

Sudan’s Darfur region: ‘More than 80 killed’ in clashes

Fighting erupted after a man was stabbed in a row between two men from different ethnic groups.

Uganda election: Bobi Wine ‘fearful for life’ after Museveni win

The main opposition candidate rejects the result that saw President Museveni win a sixth term.

How Gambia is grappling with gruesome past under Yahya Jammeh

Gambia's truth commission has revealed tales of murder and torture that jar with Gambians' self image.

Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?

Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October.

Hosts Cameroon open delayed CHAN with win over Zimbabwe

Nine months after it should have started, the African Nations Championship finally kicked off on Saturday as hosts Cameroon beat Zimbabwe 1-0.

Uganda’s long-time leader Yoweri Museveni declared election winner

But his main rival Bobi Wine cries foul, alleging vote-rigging and saying he's fearful for his safety.