Can African heavyweights survive Afcon semi-finals?

With a recent Africa Cup of Nations triumph apiece, can Nigeria and hosts Ivory Coast reach the final ahead of South Africa and DR Congo?

Ethiopia does not wish harm on Somalia – PM Abiy

The prime minster tries to calm tensions following Ethiopia's controversial deal with Somaliland.

Kenyan cult leader charged with 191 murders

Paul Mackenzie, accused of starving his followers to death, pleads not guilty.

DR Congo squad use Afcon spotlight to call for peace

DR Congo players are using their semi-final appearance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to call for peace in their homeland.

Four appear in court over fatal Kenya gas blast

The explosion in a densely populated neighbourhood in the capital killed six people last week.

Afcon semi-finals: Nigeria v South Africa – watch & follow text updates

Watch live and follow text updates from both Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, starting with Nigeria v South Africa.

Nigerian pastor arrested over alleged $1m fraud

Theo O Ebonyi, accused of swindling his followers and others, dismisses news of his arrest as fake.

Is Senegal’s democracy under threat?

The west African nation has never had a coup but many are worried that recent unrest could escalate.

Senegal on the brink after elections postponed

Senegal is seen as a bastion of democracy in West Africa, yet its polls were delayed with three weeks to go.

Spice islands of Zanzibar running out of beer

There are fears the alcohol shortage could hit the Indian Ocean islands' tourism sector