Afcon 2023: Where do we stand ahead of next batch of qualifiers?

The next two rounds of qualifiers take place over eight days for a place at next year's African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Ebola-like Marburg virus kills five people in Tanzania

The health minister is confident the Ebola-like virus will not spread beyond the affected area.

France and Africa: Is it the end of the relationship?

Is it the end of the relationship between France and its ex-African colonies?

Malawi cannabis: Farmers let down after paying out cash

Small-scale growers are empty handed after forking out large sums for equipment and training.

Uganda Anti-Homosexuality bill: Life in prison for saying you’re gay

The legislation makes it an offence to simply identify as gay, and obliges relatives to alert police.

Cheers and applause as Uganda passes new bill banning identifying as LGBT

Uganda's parliament drafts new law that criminalises identifying as LGBT in the country.

2030 World Cup: ‘Right time’ for Morocco’s sixth bid

Can Morocco become just the second African nation to host a World Cup after announcing a joint bid with Spain and Portugal?

Rain on the way to parts of East Africa

Up to 200mm of rain could hit areas which have been suffering one of the worst droughts in history.

The South African choir that performed for Queen Victoria

The group of South African singers wowed 19th Century British audiences but also faced discrimination.

Cheptegei and Kiplimo on rivalry and ‘brotherhood’ that surpasses competition

Uganda's long distance champions on their 'family' ties and how they hope to inspire future success for their nation.