Africa and Wigs: A brief history

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Wigs have been present in African society for centuries, but where did it all begin?

Cricketer reunited with SA family after UK attack

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South African bowler Mondli Khumalo, 20, is continuing his recovery after being left in a coma.

Elephant tusk ivory sold on eBay a decade after self-imposed ban

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Sellers simply call ivory by other names including 'bovine bone', investigation shows.

Africa’s week in pictures: 3-9 June 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Ethiopia stun Egypt in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

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Ethiopia beat Egypt 2-0 in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying as Morocco, Nigeria and Mali all come from behind to win.

Captured Moroccan sentenced to death in Ukraine

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Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner are sentenced alongside a Moroccan man in a court held by pro-Russian rebels.

South African Ryanair passenger forced to take test in Afrikaans

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South African national Dinesh Joseph says he was forced to take a test in Afrikaans to board a Ryanair flight.

Ryanair Afrikaans test: Airline stands by South African language quiz

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Many South Africans are outraged about the test in Afrikaans, because of its links to apartheid.

Cameroon’s Mankon people mourn ‘missing’ king and welcome successor

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Cameroon's Mankon people regard it as a taboo to speak of the death of their 97-year-old monarch.

Algeria extend winning start in 2023 Nations Cup qualifiers

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Algeria extend their perfect start in qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations while Mozambique and Sudan record their first wins.