Jeffery Woodke and Olivier Dubois finally freed in West Africa

The journalist and aid worker are finally released after efforts by Nigerien authorities.

Somalia drought may have killed 43,000 last year – UN

Half of the deaths are thought to be in children, and many thousands more will die, a report says.

Afcon 2023: ‘I love challenges’ – Keister on Sierra Leone’s bid for back-to-back qualifications

Sierra Leone head coach John Keister is loving the challenge of trying to help Sierra Leone qualify for consecutive Africa Cup of Nations.

China’s President Xi Jinping condemns killings of miners in CAR

President Xi Jinping condemns the killing of nine Chinese nationals in the Central African Republic.

Kenya protests: Raila Odinga’s convoy tear-gassed in Nairobi

Police crack down on the biggest opposition-led protest since President Ruto took office last year.

Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals.

Cyclone Freddy: Malawi reels in the aftermath of the tropical storm

Malawi has declared 14 days of mourning following the devastating impact of Cyclone Freddy.

Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos.

Kenya’s plan to curb alcohol abuse: One pub per town

The deputy president has suggested a radical step to reduce alcohol abuse - closing nearly all pubs.

UFC 286: Leon Edwards beats Kamaru Usman to retain welterweight title

Leon Edwards beats Kamaru Usman by majority decision to retain the welterweight title at UFC 286 in London.