South Africa’s railways: How thieves have destroyed the network

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During lockdown, criminals stripped parts of the network leaving tracks and stations in ruins.

Afcon 2021: Mohamed Salah wants Egypt to stay grounded before semi-final

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Egypt captain Mohamed Salah wants the record seven-time African Cup of Nations winners to stay grounded before a semi-final against hosts Cameroon.

French ambassador expelled from Mali

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A row erupts over comments by the foreign minister of France, which has troops deployed in the country.

Afcon referee: I could have died from heatstroke

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Janny Sikazwe, the referee who blew for full-time early in an Africa Cup of Nations match, claims he could have died of heatstroke.

Mandera attack: Seven killed in Kenyan bus ambush

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Attackers open fire on a minibus after it was hit by a roadside bomb in northern Kenya, police say.

Tigray conflict: What do we know about drone strikes in Ethiopia?

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There's concern about the use of armed drones, supplied by foreign governments, in Ethiopia.

Afcon 2021 – Senegal 3-1 Equatorial Guinea: Senegal set up semi-final against Burkina Faso

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Senegal eliminate Equatorial Guinea to set up an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Burkina Faso.

Afcon 2021: Olembe Stadium approved to host semi and final after crush

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The Olembe Stadium in Yaounde gets the go-ahead to host a semi-final and the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, days after a fatal crush.

Afcon 2021: Egypt 2-1 Morocco – Mohamed Salah goal and assist send Egypt to semis

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Mohamed Salah scores one goal and sets up another as Egypt beat Morocco in extra time in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

Afcon 2021: Equatorial Guinea keeper Jesus Owono offered Michael Jackson glove

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Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been offered a glove which once belonged to singer Michael Jackson - if the side win the Africa Cup of Nations.