UN shocked by Ethiopia’s decision to expel top officials

The expulsions follow concerns raised by the UN about aid reaching the war-torn Tigray region.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting: Cameroon striker has best minutes-per-goal ratio in Europe

A surprise African name is top of the charts when it comes to minutes-per-goal in the top five European leagues this season.

Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate: ‘No more empty promises’

Vanessa Nakate says that despite Africa being among the least polluting continents in the world, it's most likely to be affected by climate change.

Zaid Ait Malek: The stowaway who became a Spanish ultra running star

Zaid Ait Malek had always been a good runner. Now it would make the difference between capture and escape.

Anger as France slashes visas for Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia

France has accused the north African countries of failing to co-operate over returning nationals.

Zweli Mkhize: Ex-South African minister implicated in Digital Vibes scandal

Zweli Mkhize's family gained from a health department Covid deal, an official report finds.

Mpupha first SA woman in English top-flight rugby

Exeter sign South Africa international Zintle Mpupha, who is set to be the first player from the country to play in the Premier 15s.

Nigeria: ‘I couldn’t afford a Christian burial for my wife’

Many Nigerians in Christian regions find it too expensive to bury their dead and are under pressures of cultural norms.

Aar Maanta – the pop star bringing Somalia to the Mississippi

How Aar Maanta is teaching children in Minneapolis to sing in Somali and learn about their heritage.

WHO horrified over sexual exploitation by aid workers in DR Congo

The agency apologises to victims after inquiry finds abuse by aid staff tackling the Ebola outbreak.