Zimbabwe by-elections: New party, same fears of dirty tricks

A host of by-elections present a key test for the new opposition and the country's democratic credentials.

World Cup 2022: ‘Jollof derby’ sees West African rivals battle for Qatar

Two of Africa's biggest football rivals Nigeria and Ghana go head-to-head for a place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Kenya’s Raila Odinga: I cannot be a puppet of anybody

The Kenyan presidential candidate insists he is independent of President Kenyatta's influence.

World Cup 2022: ‘Odd Couple’ Salah and Mane face off again

Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah are something of an odd couple, international adversaries, rivals to score goals but friends who work together for Liverpool.

Ogoni nine: Nigerian widows lose case against oil giant Shell

The women's husbands were executed after protesting against pollution caused by oil leaks.

World Cup play-offs: Algeria under pressure ahead of Cameroon clash

After crashing out of the Africa Cup of Nations in the group stage Algeria and Djamel Belmadi are looking to make amends by qualifying for the World Cup in Qatar.

Uganda’s Batwa people: Evicted from a forest to help save gorillas

The struggle of Uganda's Batwa people three decades after they were forced from their ancestral home.

Ukraine crisis: Nigeria-born coach Obi Ojimadu on trauma after escape from Kharkiv

Nigeria-born football coach Obi Ojimadu says his children were traumatised after fleeing Ukraine following the Russian invasion.

Ukraine war: Terror of African students in Russian-occupied Kherson

Nigerian students in Ukraine plead for help leaving Kherson as food, medicine and water run low.

Asakaa: How drill music found a new home in Ghana

Asakaa, or Ghana drill, is the latest hot sound from Africa, following the global success of Afrobeats.