Africa’s fastest woman on medal disappointment

After three fourth-placed finishes at the Olympics, Ivorian sprinter Marie-Josee Ta Lou is determined to make the Paris 2024 podium and keep inspiring people.

Naira Marley: Afrobeats star taken into police custody over MohBad’s death

Police take Naira Marley into custody for questioning as they investigate MohBad's death.

Boat carrying 280 migrants lands in Canary Islands

It is thought to be the largest number of people ever to arrive in the Spanish archipelago in one go.

Lampedusa shipwreck: Sirens sound to remember Eritrean victims

An emotional memorial is held for the 368 migrants, mainly from Eritrea, who died 10 years ago.

DR Congo colonel sentenced to death over anti-UN protest killings

More than 50 people were killed after troops opened fire on anti-UN protesters in August.

Seychelles opposition leader Patrick Herminie charged with witchcraft

Patrick Herminie denies the allegations, saying the case is a "political show" to taint his image.

Samuel Eto’o: Lawyers for Cameroon FA president say he has not been notified of legal proceedings against him

Lawyers representing Cameroonian Football Federation president Samuel Eto'o issue a statement denying he has been notified of legal proceedings against him.

Niger attack: Jihadists kill dozen of soldiers in deadliest raid since coup

Killings by militant Islamists have intensified since the military seized power in July.

Dr Denis Mukwege: Nobel Prize-winner to contest DR Congo presidency

Celebrated doctor Denis Mukwege won over the world - now his sights are set on leadership back home.

New, cheap malaria vaccine backed by WHO

Deals are in place to make 100 million doses of the vaccine each year to fight the complex disease.