Chad prison deaths: Report disputed claim of mass poisoning

Prosecutors in Chad had suggested 44 prisoners killed themselves, but a new report says otherwise.

Letter from Africa: ‘How I helped put Gambians on Google Maps’

A journalist is instrumental in the introduction of an address system which could help save lives.

Coronavirus: Fact-checking fake stories in Africa

We've taken a look into some of the most widely-shared false stories about the pandemic across Africa.

Africa Olympic stories: Sizwe Ndlovu overcomes racism and poverty to win gold in 2012

South African rower Sizwe Ndlovu on overcoming racism and poverty to win a historical gold medal at the 2012 Olympics.

Africa Olympic stories: Sizwe Ndlovu overcomes racism and poverty to win gold in 2012

South African rower Sizwe Ndlovu on overcoming racism and poverty to win a historical gold medal at the 2012 Olympics.

Mogadishu: Several killed in attack at Somali military base

The militant group Al-Shabab has said it was behind the explosion that rocked the capital Mogadishu.

Talking about Beyoncé’s Black Is King

A student, a professor and a film director react to Beyoncé's visual album, Black Is King.

MV Wakashio: Mauritius declares emergency as stranded ship leaks oil

Mauritius declares a state of emergency after Japanese-owned carrier MV Wakashio starts leaking oil.

Coronavirus in South Africa: Why the vuvuzelas fell silent

The country's fight against Covid-19 was initially celebrated, but the public mood has now soured.

Fulham’s DR Congo star Kebano ‘never gave up’

DR Congo's Neeskens Kebano says he never gave up hope of making an impact at Fulham as he helped them to promotion.