Niger police seize record 200kg of cocaine from mayor’s car

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The mayor and his driver are arrested for allegedly trying to transport the record haul to Libya.

Cameroon is set to host the much-delayed competition – but what shape is the country in?

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As Cameroon prepares to host the much-delayed Africa Cup of Nations competition, what shape is the country in?

Afcon 2021: Attendances capped at 60-80% for tournament in Cameroon

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Attendances at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon will be capped at between 60 and 80% of capacity because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Afcon 2021: Zambia on stand-by in case Fifa bans Zimbabwe

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Zambia are on standby to play at the Africa Cup of Nations should Zimbabwe be banned by Fifa ahead of Sunday's start of the competition.

Can a solar-power fridge get more people vaccinated?

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A fridge designed for areas with no electricity is now helping dispense Covid vaccines in Kenya.

Can a solar-power fridge get more people vaccinated?

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A fridge designed for areas with no electricity is now helping dispense Covid vaccines in Kenya.

Ismaila Sarr: Watford release Senegal winger for Africa Cup of Nations

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Watford winger Ismaila Sarr joins the Senegal squad for the Africa Cup of Nations after being released by his club.

Afcon 2021: Sierra Leone coach reveals squad selection death threats

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Sierra Leone coach John Keister says he received two death threats prior to naming his squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Sudan coup: Sudan forces fire tear gas at protesters

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Security forces use tear gas to disperse crowds as demonstrators block roads with burning tyres.

Two arrested in Egypt after teenage girl’s suicide sparks outrage

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Basant Khaled, 17, took her own life in Egypt after allegedly being blackmailed with faked images.