Ethiopia’s PM sees OLA rebellion grow in his own backyard

As rebels step up attacks, the government has responded with air strikes in the Oromia region.

Nigeria; Hundreds of dogs attend the annual dog show in Lagos

Hundreds of dogs and their owners came together for the 4th annual Lagos Dog Carnival.

Tshala Muana: The raunchy DR Congo diva who captivated a continent

Tshala Muana was known for both her voice and sexy dancing which led to calls for her to be banned.

ANC conference: SA President Ramaphosa struggles to stop hecklers in own party

President Cyril Ramaphosa is disrupted during the opening speech of the ANC party conference.

Nigerian child chess prodigy granted US asylum

Tanitoluwa Adewumi rose to national stardom after winning a major tournament at eight years old.

World Cup 2022: African football’s ‘time has come’, says Infantino

Fifa president Gianni Infantino predicts a bright future for African football following the continent's 2022 World Cup display.

Lawsuit raises pressure on South African president

Rivalry between South Africa's former and current president spills over into a possible criminal case.

Morocco end remarkable World Cup run in fourth place

Croatia's third top-three finish at the World Cup has a "golden layer", says boss Zlatko Dalic after his side clinch a play-off victory over history-makers Morocco.

Wagner Group: Burkina Faso anger over Russian mercenary link

Ghana's president says the presence of Wagner fighters in its neighbour is distressing.

Gambia child deaths: WHO stands by ‘dangerous’ India cough syrup claim

WHO said it stands by its action after India's drug regulator said the syrups complied with standards.