Covid in Uganda: The man whose children may never return to school

The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there.

Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared presidential election winner

The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote.

Why France faces so much anger in West Africa

Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash.

South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists

Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts.

Bus carrying choir members plunges into Kenya river

At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river.

Gambia elections: Ex-President Yahya Jammeh’s shadow looms over poll

Exiled leader Yahya Jammeh - who ruled the country for 22 years - is a key figure in the poll.

Mali: Dozens of civilians killed after militants attack bus

More than 30 people are killed after gunmen attack a bus travelling to a market.

Why Ugandan troops have entered DR Congo – again

Previous incursions have led to accusations of looting and abuse, so will it be different this time?

Ethiopia closes schools to boost civil war effort

The government wants secondary school students to harvest crops to help frontline fighters.

2022 World Cup: Fifa dismisses appeals from South Africa and Benin over qualifying incidents

Fifa dismisses an appeal from South Africa, who claimed they were "robbed" in their 1-0 defeat by Ghana in World Cup qualifying.