World Cup 2022: Ghana fans seek divine inspiration before World Cup

Ghana announce two national days of prayer and fasting to boost the Black Stars with a month to go to the World Cup in Qatar.

Chad protests: Overnight curfew after protests turn deadly

Around 50 people died in pro-democracy protests as the international community condemns violence.

Ugandan ivory trader sentenced to life in prison

The wildlife authority describes this as a landmark punishment in the protection of rare species.

Africa’s week in pictures: 14-20 October 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

NBA star would give Cameroon ‘tremendous’ boost

Cameroon will 'try everything' to get NBA star Joel Embiid to commit to play for their national side rather than France.

End Sars protests: Victims still waiting for justice two years later

Two years since End Sars protests rocked Nigeria, families are still waiting for justice for their loved ones.

Kalidou Koulibaly: Chelsea defender says African teams ‘should aim to win World Cup’

Senegal captain and Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly says the Teranga Lions are aiming to become the first African nation to win the World Cup.

Ethiopia civil war: Why the capture of Shire in Tigray is so important

Shire is one of the biggest urban centres in Tigray and provides strategic access to the capital Mekelle.

Giraffe kills toddler in South Africa game park

Giraffes are not usually aggressive except when females are protecting their calves.

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Nasa shows how a war zone faded from space

Images of nights skies show power supplies disappearing in Ethiopia as a humanitarian crisis bites.