Covishield: WHO flags fake jabs in India, Africa

The health body says it has found counterfeit versions of the Indian-made Covishield vaccine.

How latte art in South Africa led to a job from hell in Oman

A South African barista was offered a dream opportunity in Oman but unknowingly signed away his freedoms.

Africa Cup of Nations: Draw made for delayed 2021 event in Cameroon

Holders Algeria face former winners Ivory Coast in group stage of next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon after Tuesday's draw

Taliban takeover: Uganda to take in 2,000 Afghan refugees

Two-thousand Afghans will be taken in following a request from the US, the refugee minister says.

Africa Cup of Nations: Holders Algeria among teams to avoid in Tuesday’s draw

The draw for the delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations takes place in Cameroon on Tuesday with holders Algeria among the teams to avoid.

Uganda anti-pornography law dropped after backlash

Legislation branded the "anti-miniskirt" law is annulled by Uganda's Constitutional Court.

Hakainde Hichilema: The Zambian ‘cattle boy’ who became president

After six attempts, Hakainde Hichilema has finally become president of Zambia.

Zambia elections: Hakainde Hichilema supporters celebrate victory

People take to the streets following Hakainde Hichilema's landslide victory in Zambia's presidential elections.

Zambia election: Hakainde Hichilema beats President Edgar Lungu

Hakainde Hichilema wins a landslide at his sixth attempt, as President Edgar Lungu accepts defeat.

Nigeria’s Kano state moves to ban mannequin heads on Islamic grounds

The Islamic police in Kano, Nigeria, say shop dummies with heads symbolise "idolatry" and are banned.