Ugandan lacrosse team: We want a true African champion

Uganda, the only African nation to have ever competed at the Lacrosse World Championships, are hoping to help grow the sport across the continent.

Africa’s week in pictures: 12 – 18 October 2018

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

Why is this African town letting mosquitoes in?

The genetically modified insects are part of a project which aims to tackle malaria in Africa.

Nigerian amputee football team captain on how the sport changed his life

Emmanuel Ibeawuchi is captain of Nigeria's amputee national team, hoping to compete at the World Cup.

Abiy Ahmed: Protesting Ethiopian soldiers wanted to kill me

Abiy Ahmed says he ordered soldiers protesting about pay to do press-ups to defuse the tension.

Abiy Ahmed: Protesting Ethiopian soldiers wanted to kill me

Abiy Ahmed says he ordered soldiers protesting about pay to do press-ups to defuse the tension.

Togo deny Gambian claims over eligibilty of defender Olufade

Togo deny claims over the eligibility of their defender Adewale Olufade after The Gambia Federation lodges a protest with the Confederation of African Football.

Africa Cup of Nations: Rewards for Malagasy history makers

Madagascar's national team have been rewarded for earning the country's first qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Africa Cup of Nations: Rewards for Malagasy history makers

Madagascar's national team have been rewarded for earning the country's first qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations finals.