Nic Dlamini is set to be first black South African at Tour de France

Nic Dlamini is set to be the first black South African to compete in cycling's Tour de France as he is named on Team Qhubeka Assos.

Alieu Kosiah: Liberian convicted of war crimes in Swiss court

Alieu Kosiah is the first Liberian to be convicted for acts committed during the country's civil war.

Alieu Kosiah: Liberian convicted of war crimes in Swiss court

Alieu Kosiah is the first Liberian to be convicted for acts committed during the country's civil war.

Alieu Kosiah: Liberian convicted of war crimes in Swiss court

Alieu Kosiah is the first Liberian to be convicted for acts committed during the country's civil war.

Kenneth Kaunda the sport-loving president

During the late Kenneth Kaunda's time as the first president of Zambia his love of football led to the national team being dubbed the 'KK11'.

US Supreme Court blocks child slavery lawsuit against chocolate firms

In their lawsuit, a group of men say they were forced to work on cocoa firms in Ivory Coast.

Ethiopia election: A sham or democratic rebirth?

Why the stakes are so high in the nation's first attempt at free and fair elections.

Africa’s week in pictures: 11-17 June 2021

A selection of the week's best photos of Africans from across the continent and elsewhere.

Abubakar Shekau: The mastermind behind the Chibok kidnappings

Abubakar Shekau caused mayhem in north-east Nigeria and beyond as leader of militant group Boko Haram.

Abubakar Shekau: The mastermind behind the Chibok kidnappings

Abubakar Shekau caused mayhem in north-east Nigeria and beyond as leader of militant group Boko Haram.