Al-Shabab: US air strike in Somalia ‘kills 30 militants’

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The US military says it helped government troops fighting al-Shabab Islamists northeast of the Somali capital.

Postpartum haemorrhage: Niger halves blood-loss deaths at clinics

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Researchers say an easy three-step process, including a cheap drug, could stop millions of women dying.

Burkina Faso unrest: Dozens of kidnapped women freed

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Last week's mass kidnapping in an area hit by a militant Islamist insurgency was unprecedented.

Nigeria elections 2023: The allegations against the presidential contenders

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The main presidential candidates deny accusations of trading in drugs, money laundering and tax avoidance.

George Weah backs Morocco’s bid for 2025 Afcon

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Liberia President George Weah, Africa's only Ballon D'or winner, has given his backing to Morocco as replacements for Guinea in hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Sierra Leone passes landmark law on women’s rights

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Women will now have to make up at least 30% of public and private sector jobs.

‘I just love playing’ – The 48-year-old Algerian back on French football’s biggest stage

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48-year-old former Algeria international Nassim Akrour, thought to be Europe’s oldest outfield player, on his long career and facing Ligue 1 giants Lyon.

Guinea Ebola outbreak: Orphans share their stories, ten years on

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Kadiatou and Ibrahima, Ebola orphans from Guinea, share their experience of stigma and loss ten years since the outbreak.

Tanzanian killed in Ukraine: We told him not to go

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Nemes Tarimo, who was in prison in Russia, joined the Wagner Group to get a pardon, his family says.

Africa’s week in pictures: 13-19 January 2023

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