South Africa’s Kruger National Park study: Animals fear human voices more than lions

Scientists played recordings of both people talking and lions growling through speakers at water holes.

Boxing: The Nigerian Olympian who trains champions in a gym with no room for a ring

A Nigerian former Olympian and his fighters are targeting the Games and world titles - even though their gym does not have room for a ring.

Mama Burna on early life, Fela Kuti and Burna Boy as a child

Bose Ogulu aka Mama Burna won a History Maker award at the Best of Africa Awards.

How Ghana’s central bank lost $5bn in one year

The country's economic crisis has sparked protests and led to calls for the bank's boss to resign.

Africa’s week in pictures: 29 September-5 October 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa moves to tighten porous borders with new force

The new border force is designed to curb rising illegal immigration - a major political issue.

Mauritius’ Supreme Court decriminalises same-sex relations

The island nation's highest court says the ban on gay sex does not reflect "indigenous values".

Egypt’s early presidential election campaign off to eventful start

President Sisi is facing a challenge from an outspoken critic of a kind Egypt has not seen in years.

Bobi Wine ‘under house arrest’ after return to Uganda

Police deny opposition leader's claims he was grabbed by 'goons' after landing at the airport.

Kenya’s Foreign Minister Alfred Mutua demoted in Ruto’s reshuffle

President Ruto announces his biggest cabinet shake-up since he took office more than a year ago.