Burkina Faso 1-3 Senegal: Sadio Mane on scoresheet as Senegal reach Afcon final

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Senegal are through to their third Africa Cup of Nations final after three second-half goals, including one from Sadio Mane, gives them victory over Burkina Faso.

Zambian soldier hailed for helping deliver baby in maize field

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He helped deliver the baby in a maize field because there wasn't time to get to hospital.

Afcon 2021: Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz unhappy with Samuel Eto’o ‘war’ comments

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Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz appeals to Samuel Eto'o to retract comments comparing their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Cameroon to a "war".

DR Congo: Power cable collapse at Kinshasa market kills 26

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The high-voltage overhead cable reportedly fell into a drainage ditch at a market near Kinshasa.

Brazil violence: Three arrested over killing of Congolese migrant

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Three people have been arrested over the killing on an upmarket beach that was captured on camera.

South Africa’s parliament fire: How it offers a break from the past

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Some argue the damaged building could be rebuilt in a style that reflects South Africa's diversity.

Expelled while pregnant, now determined to learn

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Under former President John Magufuli, young mothers-to-be were forced to drop out.

Mozambique’s Storm Ana aftermath: 778 schools destroyed

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More than 300,000 children are affected - with the authorities trying to erect tents as classrooms.

Alex Smith murder: Men arrested in Kenya appear in court

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The men were arrested and brought to the UK in connection with the death of Alex Smith in 2019.

Guinea-Bissau: Many dead after coup attempt, president says

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President Embaló says he and his cabinet survived five hours under fire from heavy weaponry.