Uganda: T20 World Cup qualification ‘a dream come true’, says captain Brian Masaba

Uganda qualify for the Men's T20 World Cup for the first time with a nine-wicket victory over Rwanda in African qualifying.

Seventy-year-old Ugandan woman gives birth to twins – hospital

Safina Namukwaya used IVF treatment to conceive and the babies were born prematurely via caesarean.

Deyda Hydara murder: Gambian sentenced in Germany for crimes against humanity

Bai Lowe drove for a unit that killed opponents of the ex-regime, including journalist Deyda Hydara.

Rema: Calm down singer cancels December shows for health reasons

"It breaks my heart," the Afrobeats star tells fans on Instagram, but says he needs time to recuperate.

South African man jailed for inciting pro-Jacob Zuma riot in 2021

The former security guard is the first person to be convicted over the unrest in 2021.

Nigeria budget: President Tinubu says budget offers ‘renewed hope’

The budget comes as Nigerians are facing a deepening cost of living crisis and skyrocketing inflation.

Three tonnes of cocaine seized from ship, Senegal’s navy says

The cocaine was found in a vessel off the coast of the West African state, officials say.

British-Nigerian hacker pleads guilty to $6m fraud in US court

Idris Dayo Mustapha, 33, was part of a ring that hacked into the accounts of American firms.

Kaunda suits, loved by Kenya’s President William Ruto, banned in parliament

The so-called Kaunda suit is not part of a proper dress code, the Speaker of Parliament says.

Child marriage: ‘I was sold into marriage for £7 at the age of 12’

Tamara was married at 12 and a mother at 13 - one of millions worldwide who marry before 18.