COP26: What African climate experts want you to know

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The issues for Africa, the continent most vulnerable as temperatures rise, that COP26 must not ignore.

DR Congo’s Gungu museum: Thousands of artefacts destroyed in fire

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The now ruined artistic collections are considered some of the country's most important historical items.

Women’s African Champions League: Wadi Degla win first-ever group game

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Wadi Degla win the first-ever group match in the inaugural Women's African Champions League, beating Malians AS Mande 3-1 in Cairo.

Ethiopia urges ex-soldiers to join fight against Tigray rebels

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The army calls on former military personnel to join it, as rebel forces advance on the capital.

Hirsutism: Chinube’s journey to embracing excessive hair growth from PCOS

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Chinube has a condition called hirsutism, which causes women to have thick, dark hair on their face, neck, chest or lower back.

MMA: Meet Francis Ngannou, Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya, Africa’s UFC champions

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Meet Africa's 'Three Kings' who are boosting the profile of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on the continent.

Niger: At least 69 killed in gun attack

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At least 69 people were killed when they were ambushed by suspected Islamist militants.

Africa’s week in pictures: 29 October – 4 November 2021

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

South Africa municipal elections: Who are the winners and losers?

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The party of Nelson Mandela gets less than 50% nationwide for the first time since the end of apartheid.

Somizi Mhlongo: Gay TV star cancels Zimbabwe trip after churches complain

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Somizi Mhlongo cancels a trip after a religious coalition tried to ban him because of his sexuality.