How Somali women are breaking tradition to write novels

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Somali story-telling has been turned on its head since the civil war and is no longer a male preserve.

2022 World Cup: Slimani breaks Algeria record as Egypt edge past Libya

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Lyon striker Islam Slimani's brace in 6-1 win over Niger breaks Algerian scoring record while Egypt edge out Libya 1-0.

‘Outrage’ – Nigeria squad under fire after shock home defeat to CAR

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Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr and his players are heavily criticised after losing a home World Cup tie to Central African Republic.

Nigeria’s Tiwa Savage reveals sex tape blackmail

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The Afrobeats star says she is refusing to pay up over a tape that was mistakenly put onto social media.

Africa’s week in pictures: 1-7 October 2021

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Fast fashion: The dumping ground for unwanted clothes

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Countries in West Africa are said to be drowning under the weight of waste shipped to their shores.

Malaria vaccine: what you need to know

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The World Health Organisation have described the "long-awaited" malaria vaccine for children in Africa as "a breakthrough for science and child health".

South Africa removed from UK Covid red list

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From Monday, arrivals to the UK from South Africa, Brazil and Mexico will no longer need to quarantine in hotels.

Malaria vaccine: When will it be available?

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Following the announcement about the first malaria vaccine, we look at some of the key questions.

2022 World Cup: Nigeria stunned by CAR as Tunisia win again

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Nigeria suffer their first home loss in World Cup qualifiers since 1981 at the hands of CAR as Tunisia make three wins from three.