Afcon 2023: Gambia squad ‘could have died’ on aborted flight to Ivory Coast

The Gambia squad travelling to the Africa Cup of Nations "could have died" on an aborted flight, claims coach Tom Saintfiet.

Zambia cholera: President Hakainde Hichilema urges people to move to villages

President Hakainde Hichilema says some slums in urban areas are a breeding ground for the disease.

Nigerian army arrests soldiers after viral torture video

The two soldiers were filmed repeatedly whipping and kicking a civilian as he pleaded for mercy.

UN court hears South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

South African lawyers present their case on the first day of a hearing at the UN's top court.

Mozambique storms: How to cyclone-proof your life

Mozambicans learn to build stronger houses as climate change brings bigger and deadlier storms.

Somalia conflict: UN helicopter and passengers seized by al-Shabab

Eight passengers and its crew are being held in territory controlled by al-Shabab, local sources say.

Tiwa Savage files police complaint with Nigerian police against Davido

The Nigerian star alleges the Grammy nominee artist has threatened her - he has not yet responded.

Gloria Maya Musu-Scott: Liberia’s ex-chief justice sentenced to life for murder

She was convicted, along with three other women, of stabbing to death her niece at her home.

What is South Africa’s genocide case against Israel?

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will consider whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak breaks cooking record in Ghana cook-a-thon

Politicians and celebrities have backed Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak's attempt to break the world record.