Uganda elections 2021: Social media blocked ahead of poll

The move comes a day after Facebook closed "fake" accounts it said were linked to the government.

Egypt court overturns TikTok stars’ jail sentences

Mawada al-Adham and Haneen Hossam were given two years in prison for posting "indecent" videos.

Naomi Campbell causes uproar over Kenya tourism role

Tweeters query why the role has not been given to a prominent Kenyan like actress Lupita Nyong'o.

Diary Sow: Talented Senegal student disappears in France

An investigation is opened into the disappearance of Diary Sow who has not been seen since 4 January.

Uganda elections 2021: What you need to know

Five things you need to know about Uganda's divisive election.

Ivory Coast’s Bamba being treated for cancer

Cardiff City defender Sol Bamba is undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer, the Championship club has announced

Uganda elections 2021: Facebook shuts government-linked accounts

The government accuses the social media giant of bias days before hotly contested elections.

Ugandans warned not to eat dead fish washed ashore

This comes after a large-scale death of fish was reported on Lake Victoria and the River Nile.

Beny Steinmetz: Mining tycoon in Swiss trial over Guinea deal

Billionaire Beny Steinmetz denies alleged corruption over a huge iron ore deal in Guinea.

Amad Diallo: Why Man Utd signing bears comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo transfer

A technically gifted teenage winger with bags of ability but a bit lightweight - Amad Diallo is not the first Manchester United signing to fit that description.