Namibia’s President Hage Geingob going to US for cancer treatment

A medical check-up revealed that Hage Geingob, 82, had "cancerous cells", his office said last week.

Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast sack Jean-Louis Gasset as coach

Ivory Coast sack coach Jean-Louis Gasset midway through the Africa Cup of Nations despite the hosts later qualifying for the last 16.

Plateau state violence: Churches and mosques burnt in Nigeria as curfew imposed in Mangu

A curfew is imposed after a row over cattle leaves eight dead during ethnic and religious clashes.

World’s first IVF rhino pregnancy ‘could save species’

A fertility breakthrough offers hope for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.

Ethiopia starvation: Fear of famine in Tigray grows

Reports of hundreds of children dying of starvation are trickling in from remote areas in Tigray.

Afcon 2023: Ghana sack boss Chris Hughton after group-stage exit

Ghana sack boss Chris Hughton after the Black Stars suffered a group-stage exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2023: Mauritania 1-0 Algeria – Two-time champions dumped out at group stage

Algeria crash out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as Mauritania claim a famous first win at the finals to snatch a last-16 spot.

Afcon 2023: Angola 2-0 Burkina Faso – Both sides reach last 16

Angola beat Burkina Faso 2-0 as both sides progress from Group D at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Man held for murder over South Africa building fire

The man told a public inquiry he started a Johannesburg building fire that killed 77 people last August.

Afcon 2023: The Gambia 2-3 Cameroon – Five-time champions go through after thriller

Cameroon come from behind in a five-goal thriller against The Gambia to reach the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations last 16.