Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima charged with corruption

Saulos Chilima pleads not guilty after being detained for accepting money in exchange for contracts.

World Cup 2022: Bukari on copying Cristiano Ronaldo goal celebration

Ghana striker Osman Bukari says he did not disrespect Cristiano Ronaldo when he copied the star's goal celebration after scoring against Portugal at the World Cup.

2022 World Cup: What is the secret behind Qatar’s squad?

The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda looks at the secret behind Qatar's football squad.

Africa’s week in pictures: 18-24 November 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Ebola fears see Uganda close schools early for Christmas

Schools nationwide are closing two weeks before the end of term as Uganda battles a deadly virus.

Ghana defeated at World Cup as Ronaldo sets record

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score at five Fifa World Cups as Portugal begin their campaign with victory over Ghana.

World Cup 2022: Cameroon downed by ‘little brother’ Breel Embolo

Cameroon coach Rigobert Song is 'proud' of Breel Embolo despite the striker scoring the winner for Switzerland against his side at the World Cup.

Algeria fires: Dozens sentenced to death for lynching

The victim had gone to help fight rampant forest fires but was falsely accused of arson.

Chaotic scenes as Sierra Leone lawmakers brawl

The fight came during a parliamentary debate about proposed electoral reforms.

World Cup 2022: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon – Breel Embolo strike secures win

Switzerland's Cameroon-born Breel Embolo scores the only goal as they see off the Indomitable Lions in Group G at the Al Janoub Stadium in Qatar.