Many children missing after Mozambican jihadist raids

There are fears that some of them may have been kidnapped by fighters linked to Islamic State.

Ghana president delays decision on anti-gay bill

Nana Akufo-Addo says he will not assent to the anti-LGBTQ+ bill until a Supreme Court ruling.

Parliamentary bid to lift ban on FGM in The Gambia

An independent MP tables a bill in parliament to repeal the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM).

Parliamentary bid to lift ban on FGM in The Gambia

An independent MP tables a bill in parliament to repeal the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM).

Two die after mid-air plane collision over Kenya

A student pilot and trainer crash in Nairobi National Park after colliding with a passenger plane.

Two die after mid-air plane collision over Kenya

A student pilot and trainer crash in Nairobi National Park after colliding with a passenger plane.

Zuma ally quits South Africa’s governing ANC

Nathi Nhleko's resignation comes in the build-up to the general election in May.

Zuma ally quits South Africa’s governing ANC

Nathi Nhleko's resignation comes in the build-up to the general election in May.

Ghana president delays decision on anti-gay bill

Nana Akufo-Addo says he will not assent to the anti-LGBTQ+ bill until a Supreme Court ruling.

‘Underground king’ Ngannou confident of beating Joshua

Francis Ngannou says he is confident of beating Anthony Joshua because he is the "underground king".