Eq Guinea striker Nsue suspended for ‘indiscipline’

Equatorial Guinea striker Emilio Nsue is suspended indefinitely for 'serious indiscipline' during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Dramatic rescue for doctor kidnapped in Chad

Five days after being seized, a Polish doctor is saved despite the rescue helicopter coming under attack.

Nigeria ex-leader’s signature forged to take $6m – aide

A Nigerian court hears dramatic testimony in the corruption trial of the former central bank chief.

The religion that shaped Bob Marley’s hair

As a new film about the reggae star's life comes out, here's all you need to know about his Rastafarian faith.

Afcon glory is ‘revenge’ for Ivory Coast coach Fae

Emerse Fae says guiding Ivory Coast to the 2023 Afcon title feels like "revenge" after he was forced to retire from playing early.

Wanted US fugitive re-captured after escape in Kenya

Kelvin Kangethe escaped custody in Kenya, and is wanted by US police in connection with a murder.

Nigerians turn to rice that’s normally thrown away

"Afafata" rice is usually discarded but rising prices mean many northern families are now eating it.

Kundananji’s path to breaking women’s transfer record

How Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji became the most expensive women's footballer in history after moving to NWSL club Bay FC.

Cash and villas for footballers after Africa triumph

Players of both winners Ivory Coast and runners-up Nigeria get handsome rewards from their presidents.

Pregnant woman among dozens massacred in Ethiopia

At least 45 civilians were killed in door-to-door raids by Ethiopian troops last month, a rights body says.