Ethiopian Airlines crash: ‘I saw body parts being taken in white bags’

The BBC's Emmanuel Igunza reflects a year on from the deadly Ethiopia Airlines Boeing 737 Max crash.

The Gambia coach calls for Nations Cup qualifying delay

The Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet says this month's Afcon qualifiers should be postponed as he cannot access seven key players owing to the coronavirus.

Nigeria’s dethroned Emir of Kano accepts removal

Muhammadu Sanusi II says the new emir should be embraced after he is ousted for "insubordination".

Hundreds of billions of locusts swarm in East Africa

East Africa could be on the verge of a food crisis, if swarms of locusts are not controlled.

David Rudisha: Olympic 800m champion on personal struggles, and Tokyo comeback

They said David Rudisha outshone Usain Bolt at London 2012. He won his second 800m Olympic title in 2016. The years since have not been easy.

David Rudisha: Olympic 800m champion on personal struggles, and Tokyo comeback

They said David Rudisha outshone Usain Bolt at London 2012. He won his second 800m Olympic title in 2016. The years since have not been easy.

Zimbabwe crisis: Parents of school dropouts face jail

The rising number of children failing to attend classes is blamed on the poor state of the economy.

Zimbabwe crisis: Parents of school dropouts face jail

The rising number of children failing to attend classes is blamed on the poor state of the economy.

Nigeria’s emir of Kano dethroned for ‘disrespect’

Muhammadu Sanusi II, an outspoken Muslim ruler, has been at loggerheads with a local politician.

Nigeria’s Zainab Bulkachuwa retires after 45 years in the judiciary

After 45 years in service, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa is looking forward to her retirement.