Kamara Usman v Leon Edwards: ‘Extraordinary’ Usman says he’s ‘just having fun’ in bid to reclaim title

Nigeria's Kamara Usman says he is 'just having fun' as he bids to reclaim his UFC welterweight title fighting Leon Edwards for the third time.

Kenyan rally driver charged with boyfriend’s murder

Maxine Wahome pleads not guilty to killing fellow rally driver Assad Khan at their home in Nairobi in December.

Libya uranium: Missing barrels recovered, say eastern forces

UN inspectors have been trying to locate about two and a half tonnes of uranium ore.

New cocaine trafficking hubs in Africa – UN

After Covid lockdowns hit both demand and supply, production is at record levels, the UN says.

Nigeria election 2023: The gubernatorial elections explained

Nigerians are heading back to the polls on Saturday to vote in governorship and local assembly elections.

Libya uranium: Tonnes gone missing, UN says

UN inspectors are trying to locate around two and a half tonnes of uranium ore.

Fifa controls Africa and ethics committee lacks independence, says former Caf boss Ahmad

Fifa is controlling Africa for strategic reasons and its ethics committee lacks independence, says former Caf president Ahmad.

Tropical Storm Freddy: Malawi hit by national tragedy – President Chakwera

Tropical Storm Freddy kills more than 200 people as government promises to intensify rescue efforts.

Storm Freddy: Malawi services ‘trying their best’

Malawi police services are 'trying their best' as more than 200 die as a result of Storm Freddy.

Liberia’s war and peace: Lessons from 30 years’ reporting

The BBC's Jonathan Paye-Layleh is retiring after covering Liberia for three tumultuous decades.