Central African Republic: A country under siege

The BBC's Africa correspondent Catherine Byaruhanga explains what’s going on in Central African Republic, where rebels have surrounded the capital Bangui.

Covid-19 vaccines: Tanzanian government says the country has ‘controlled’ the virus.

Tanzania's government says the country has the Covid-19 pandemic under control and is focusing on herbal remedies.

Covid-19 vaccines: Tanzanian government says the country has ‘controlled’ the virus.

Tanzania's government says the country has the Covid-19 pandemic under control and is focusing on herbal remedies.

Covid: WHO backs Oxford vaccine ‘even if variants present’

Its use in people over 65 as well as in countries where variants are circulating is recommended.

League football in Libya overcomes obstacles to return after a two-year absence

League football is once again being played in Libya after almost a two-year absence despite security concerns and Covid-19.

South Africa may swap or sell AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine

The health minister says some countries have already asked to buy vaccine doses from South Africa.

UFC Champion Kamaru Usman: ‘I bleed Africa’

Kamaru Usman, also known as the Nigerian Nightmare, puts his belt on the line against Gilbert Burns.

Letter from Africa: How a text book exposed a rift in Sudan’s new government

The row over its inclusion in a school text book exposes a rift between Islamists and secularists.

CHAN deemed a success despite negative impact of Covid

Caf president Ahmad praises Cameroon for its organisation of the African Nations Championship despite the impact of Covid.

South Africa in shock after AstraZeneca vaccine rollout halted

A study of the vaccine's efficacy against the South Africa variant shows "disappointing" results.