Liberia: Thomas Kojo eyes 2023 Nations Cup qualification after succeeding Peter Butler

New Liberia coach Thomas Kojo hopes he can lead his country to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals in neighbouring Ivory Coast.

Disabled Nigerian vlogger ‘I’m destined for something great’

Ahmed Salami posts daily vlogs about living with autism, cerebral palsy and ADHD.

Nigeria Boko Haram crisis: The women walking miles to save their children’s lives

Thousands of Nigerian children could starve following an Islamist insurgency, aid workers warn.

Eritrea starts big offensive in Ethiopia’s Tigray region – TPLF

A US envoy says the US is aware of Eritrean troops crossing into Ethiopia's Tigray region.

Keita Balde: Senegal support winger as doping ban hits World Cup hopes

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse and his squad give Keita Balde support after the winger's World Cup hopes are hit by a doping ban.

South Africa to bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

South Africa will bid to stage the 2027 Fifa Women's World Cup, hoping to bring the event to Africa for the first time.

Uganda’s transplant revolution brings hope to thousands

Until now, anyone needing an organ transplant in Uganda had to travel abroad at huge expense.

Nyege Nyege: Sell-out crowd at ‘immoral’ Ugandan music festival

Some say a threat to ban the Nyege Nyege festival actually boosted ticket sales.

Ukraine troops leave DR Congo peacekeeping mission Monusco

The troops are needed at home but the pull-out may leave the UN mission short of vital helicopters.

Queen Elizabeth’s death leads to renewed African calls for apologies

Young people tell the BBC they want an apology from the British Royal Family for colonisation.