Gen Tsadkan Gebretensae: Ethiopia’s Tigray rebel mastermind

A former army general is leading the war against the Ethiopian government.

Mozambique attack: Timeline of terror

Some of those caught up in the attack on the northern city of Palma by Islamist militants share their stories.

Ghana fashion: Designer clothes made from waste

Elisha Ofori Bamfo is a Ghanaian fashion designer who makes new clothes from waste off the streets.

Covid in Namibia: Mortuaries at capacity

President Hage Geingob says the country faces a "sombre moment" as coronavirus deaths rapidly rise.

Leicester sign ‘exciting’ Zambian striker Daka

Leicester City sign Zambian striker Patson Daka from RB Salzburg on a five-year-deal.

Ethiopia Tigray conflict: Rebels build on capture of capital

Tigrayan fighters continue their advance after wresting the regional capital from government forces.

Nnamdi Kanu: Nigeria arrests Biafra separatist leader

He fled in 2017 while on bail facing treason charges and was detained with the help of Interpol.

King Maswati not fled Eswatini’s violent protests – PM

The statement was made after a night of clashes between the security forces and those wanting reform.

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur aims for Wimbledon semis

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur wins her first round match at Wimbledon as she aims to reach a first Grand Slam semi-final.

Somalia elections 2021: Why are they important for Africa?

Why are Somalia's first democratic elections in 50 years so important for the region and the rest of Africa?