DR Congo’s Gungu museum: Thousands of artefacts destroyed in fire

The now ruined artistic collections are considered some of the country's most important historical items.

Women’s African Champions League: Wadi Degla win first-ever group game

Wadi Degla win the first-ever group match in the inaugural Women's African Champions League, beating Malians AS Mande 3-1 in Cairo.

Ethiopia urges ex-soldiers to join fight against Tigray rebels

The army calls on former military personnel to join it, as rebel forces advance on the capital.

Hirsutism: Chinube’s journey to embracing excessive hair growth from PCOS

Chinube has a condition called hirsutism, which causes women to have thick, dark hair on their face, neck, chest or lower back.

MMA: Meet Francis Ngannou, Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya, Africa’s UFC champions

Meet Africa's 'Three Kings' who are boosting the profile of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on the continent.

Niger: At least 69 killed in gun attack

At least 69 people were killed when they were ambushed by suspected Islamist militants.

Africa’s week in pictures: 29 October – 4 November 2021

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

South Africa municipal elections: Who are the winners and losers?

The party of Nelson Mandela gets less than 50% nationwide for the first time since the end of apartheid.

Somizi Mhlongo: Gay TV star cancels Zimbabwe trip after churches complain

Somizi Mhlongo cancels a trip after a religious coalition tried to ban him because of his sexuality.

Women’s African Champions League creation is the ‘best move ever’

Establishing a Women's African Champions League is the "best move ever", according to Vihiga Queens captain Enez Mango.