UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres: ‘Fighting must stop in Ethiopia’

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says hostilities must end in Ethiopia so aid can be distributed effectively in the country.

Afcon 2021: Mali see off Mauritania to top group

Ibrahima Kone keeps up his scoring run as Mali comfortably beat Mauritania 2-0 to top Group F at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: The Gambia net late winner against Tunisia

The Gambia score an injury-time winner against Tunisia to consigns the north Africans to a last 16 tie against Nigeria at the Nations Cup

Rare twin elephants born in Kenya

Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006.

Ghana blast: Many feared dead after huge explosion near Bogoso

Videos show many destroyed buildings after a truck carrying explosives to a gold mine hit a motorbike.

Afcon 2021: Equatorial Guinea progress at expense of Sierra Leone

Equatorial Guinea reach the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Sierra Leone - a result which eliminates the Leone Stars.

Afcon 2021: Holders Algeria crash out after Ivory Coast defeat

Defending champions Algeria crash out of the Africa Cup of Nations as they lose their final group match 3-1 against Ivory Coast.

Liberian church stampede kills 29 worshippers in Monrovia

At least 29 people, including 11 children, die when robbers attack an open-air service, causing panic.

Afcon 2021: Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz says his team will work on finishing skills

Despite having Mohamed Salah at his disposal, Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz says his side need to improve their finishing in front of goal.

Afcon 2021: ‘I feel so disappointed’ – Paintsil on Ghana exit

Former Ghana full-back John Paintsil talks about the Black Stars' shock exit from the Africa Cup of Nations and where it all went wrong for the side.