Anthony Joshua: Talks held over boxing match in Africa, says Eddie Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn has held talks over an Anthony Joshua fight in Africa which could "revisit" 1974's Rumble in the Jungle.

Black Thursday: Chad grants amnesty to police who killed over 50 protestors

Human rights groups say more than 300 people were killed in opposition protests in 2022.

Clemence Mtenga: Tanzanian student killed in Israel was a ‘leader’ to classmates

Clemence Mtenga should have graduated from university this week - instead his body is being flown home.

Ansu Keita: Liberia head coach misses World Cup qualifier after death threats

Liberia manager Ansu Keita on how death threats from fans forced him to miss a 2026 World Cup qualifier.

Mozambique parliament backs move to extend military service to five years

Foreign troops are helping Mozambique tackle a six-year Islamist insurgency in the north.

Oscar Pistorius to be freed on parole in South Africa after killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

The former Paralympian has been serving a 13-year sentence for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Kenya floods: Seven feared dead after crossing flooded river in Makueni County

The group was returning home after meeting the First Lady in Nairobi when they were swept away.

Oscar Pistorius makes new parole bid 10 years after killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

The former Paralympian is serving over 13 years for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.

Africa’s week in pictures: 17-23 November 2023

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

Ethiopia drought: Fifty die of hunger in Tigray and Amhara amid aid freeze

The US and UN paused humanitarian aid in the East African country after allegations of theft.