Thomas Partey: Arsenal and Ghana midfielder responds to challenging few days

Thomas Partey says he will take criticism after being sent off for Arsenal just days after a humiliating international defeat.

Afcon 2021: What we’ve learned from group stages in Cameroon

With two major shocks and several talking points, what have we learned from the Africa Cup of Nations group stages?

Is Ethiopia’s enset ‘wondercrop’ for climate change?

The banana-like crop has the potential to feed more than 100 million people, according to research.

Africa’s week in pictures: 14-20 January 2022

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres: ‘Fighting must stop in Ethiopia’

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says hostilities must end in Ethiopia so aid can be distributed effectively in the country.

Afcon 2021: Mali see off Mauritania to top group

Ibrahima Kone keeps up his scoring run as Mali comfortably beat Mauritania 2-0 to top Group F at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: The Gambia net late winner against Tunisia

The Gambia score an injury-time winner against Tunisia to consigns the north Africans to a last 16 tie against Nigeria at the Nations Cup

Rare twin elephants born in Kenya

Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006.

Ghana blast: Many feared dead after huge explosion near Bogoso

Videos show many destroyed buildings after a truck carrying explosives to a gold mine hit a motorbike.

Afcon 2021: Equatorial Guinea progress at expense of Sierra Leone

Equatorial Guinea reach the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Sierra Leone - a result which eliminates the Leone Stars.