Dutch medallist – no regrets about quitting Ethiopia

Dutch triple Olympic medallist Sifan Hassan has no regrets over leaving Ethiopia and calls for peace to stop more athletes following suit.

Algeria forest fires: At least 65 people killed as fires spread

At least 65 people have been killed as the fires continue to spread amid an intense heatwave.

Ethiopia using rape as a strategy in Tigray war – Amnesty

Sexual violations during the conflict in Tigray amount to war crimes, the rights group says.

Ryan Nyambe: Namibia and Blackburn defender on launching an academy aged 23

Blackburn Rovers' Ryan Nyambe is just 23 years old but he has already launched a football academy in his homeland of Namibia.

Zambia election: Young voters may hold the cards

Zambia will vote on Thursday amid growing concern about high unemployment and inflation.

The illegal gold mines killing rivers and livelihoods in Ghana

Sixty percent of Ghana's water bodies are now polluted, largely due to illegal mining operations.

Wagner: Scale of Russian mercenary mission in Libya exposed

A Samsung tablet obtained by the BBC unveils chilling details of how mercenaries fought in Libya’s war.

Algeria forest fires: Dozens killed in Kabylie region

Algeria is one of several Mediterranean countries to face devastating wildfires.

Zambia elections: What you need to know

The economy is struggling and there's a tense political atmosphere ahead of Thursday's elections.

Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed calls on civilians to join Tigray war

Abiy Ahmed has asked all "capable" Ethiopians to join the fight against resurgent Tigrayan rebels.