‘Beautiful history’ for women’s football in Sierra Leone as new league launched

The start of Sierra Leone's first ever national women's football league is described as "beautiful history" by President Julius Maada Bio.

U17 Women’s World Cup: History-making Tanzania side now targeting final

World Cup debutants Tanzania are now setting their targets even higher at the ongoing U17 women's tournament in India.

Ethiopia civil war: Hyenas scavenge on corpses as Tigray forces retreat

Horrific accounts from a brutal war in Ethiopia that has left tens of thousands dead.

Two more Kenyan athletes suspended for alleged doping offence

Ibrahim Mukunga Wachira and Keneth Kiprop Renju become the latest Kenyan athletes to be provisionally suspended for alleged doping offences.

Ethiopia civil war: Federal army seizes Shire and two other Tigray towns

The fall of Shire, Alamata and Korem heightens concern for civilians in the 23-month civil war.

Bruno Fernando: Time for Angolan basketball talent to shine in NBA

Bruno Fernando, the only Angolan to ever play in the NBA, thinks it is a matter of time before his footsteps are followed.

Cost of living: Somali community struggles to send money abroad

Members of Bristol's Somali community say they have had to cut the amount of money they send home.

Ivory seized decades ago still turning up in raids

Elephant ivory that's supposed to be under lock and key has turned up in recent seizures, say scientists.

East Africa hit by drought, yet Kenya’s Lake Turkana is flooding

Kenya's Lake Turkana is expanding rapidly despite four failed rainy seasons, devastating livelihoods.

Woman’s body to be exhumed over Kenya cult claims

British citizen Lutfunisa Kwandwalla was found dead at the home of a spiritual leader in Kenya.