Telfar Clemens: Designer creates Tokyo 2020 Olympic outfits for Team Liberia

American-Liberian designer Telfar Clemens created Liberian team's outfits at the Tokyo Olympics.

Africa Covid chief John Nkengasong says vaccine saved his life

Dr John Nkengasong says he is suffering from coronavirus but "wouldn't be here" without the jab.

Tokyo Olympics: Uganda and Kenya win golds in athletics as Egypt claim karate bronze

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei and Kenya's Faith Kipyegon both win athletics golds as Egypt's Giana Farouk claims karate bronze on day 14 of the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics: Triple jumper Hugues Fabrice Zango is set to return home a hero

Triple jumper Hugues Fabrice Zango will return home to Burkina Faso as a hero after a record-breaking eight months.

Mozambique insurgency: Rwanda leads the fightback

A 1,000-strong force has made major gains against the insurgents since its deployment last month.

Africa’s week in pictures: 30 July-5 August 2021

A selection of the best photos from Africa's week dominated by the Olympics.

Lalibela: Ethiopia’s Tigray rebels take Unesco world heritage town

Forces from the Tigray region have taken control of Lalibela, home to famed rock-hewn churches.

Manga artist from Kenya on his passion for Japanese comics

Kenyan manga artist Shin explains his passion for Japanese comics and what it takes to make a great one.

China: How Delta threatens a prized zero Covid strategy

China's battling its widest outbreak since Wuhan - how long can it keep Covid out?

Tokyo Olympics: History for Burkina Faso’s Hugues Fabrice Zango and an Olympic record for Kipsang

Hugues Fabrice Zango wins Burkina Faso's first ever Olympic medal as Kenya's Abel Kipsang sets a new Olympic record on day 13 of the Tokyo Games.