African records for South Africa’s Akani Simbine and Burkina Faso’s Fabrice Hugues Zango

South Africa's Akani Simbine breaks the African 100m record as Burkina Faso's Fabrice Hugues Zango sets a new continental mark for the triple jump.

Rediscovering the African roots of Brazil’s martial art capoeira

An older form of the Brazilian dance-like martial art has been forgotten by many.

Egypt angered over filling of Ethiopia’s mega-dam

The dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has become a source of tension in the region.

Covid in Tanzania: Vaccination campaign gets underway

President Samia Suluhu's decision to have a Covid vaccine marks a change of approach for Tanzania.

Ever Given: Egypt agrees deal to release ship that blocked Suez Canal

Egypt agrees a compensation deal with the impounded Ever Given's owners and insurers.

Ever Given: Egypt agrees deal to release ship that blocked Suez Canal

Egypt agrees a compensation deal with the impounded Ever Given's owners and insurers.

Nigeria kidnap: Gunmen seize 140 schoolchildren in Kaduna state

The children were seized by a group of armed men from a school in the north-west of the country.

Letter from Africa: Lamenting the Algeria-Morocco border closure

The Morocco-Algeria border has been closed for decades, despite close ties between the people.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Accept our rule or no ceasefire, rebels say

The rebels, who have retaken much of the Ethiopian region, also insist Eritrean troops must withdraw.

Jacob Zuma: Supporters form ‘human shield’ to stop ex-president’s arrest

South Africa's ex-president challenges his conviction for failing to appear at a corruption probe.