Banned Kenya and Zimbabwe barred from 2023 Nations Cup

Zimbabwe and Kenya will not take part in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after failing to overturn global football fans.

Why Africa couldn’t get urgent global deal on drought

Africa has been hit by 14 extreme droughts in the past two years alone - more than any other continent.

Mozambique insurgency: Why 24 countries have sent troops

Mozambique is at the heart of a global battle for influence, even though its conflict has local roots.

French Open: Ons Jabeur beaten in first round by Magda Linette

Sixth seed Ons Jabeur suffers a surprise first-round defeat by Magda Linette on the opening day of the French Open.

Nigeria: Four die in Lagos Island building collapse

Four people die after a three-storey building collapsed in an upmarket area of Lagos.

What beauty parlours reveal about Somali women

Somali women are usually expected to cover up and keep quiet - beauty parlours are a welcome relief.

Nigeria’s facial scars: The last generation

The marks were a way of identifying the lineage of people, but the practice has been outlawed.

Confederation Cup: RS Berkane win shoot-out to lift trophy

Moroccans RS Berkane win their second Confederation Cup final in two years after beating Orlando Pirates on penalties.

World Championships: Success for African women boxers

Five African fighters are heading home from the Women's Boxing World Championships with medals after the event in Turkey.

Monkeypox: Do we need to be worried about it?

BBC Africa's Jameisha Prescod breaks down what we know about this rare disease.