Angella Okutoyi: Kenya’s rising tennis star

After playing in the Australian Open, could Kenyan Angella Okutoyi emulate her hero Serena Williams?

South Africa flooding: ‘I had thought my house was safe’

Torrential floods have killed nearly 400 people in South Africa, with more rain forecast.

DR Congo conflict: Hiding on top of a hill to escape the rebels

Some 50,000 people have found a place of sanctuary from the myriad armed groups in eastern DR Congo.

UK Rwanda asylum plan against international law, says UN refugee agency

The UNHCR says it is "unacceptable" to shift responsibility by sending asylum seekers overseas.

Algerian lotto winner struggles to claim prize

An Algerian man in Belgium is fighting to claim his €250,000 winnings because of his status.

First UK asylum seekers could be in Rwanda ‘in weeks’

The UK scheme to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda has been described by critics as "cruel".

Africa’s week in pictures: 8-14 April 2022

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

Joel Embiid: Can Cameroonian help Philadelphia 76s to NBA title?

After winning the NBA's scoring title, can Cameroonian centre Joel Embiid help end Philadelphia 76ers' long wait for a championship?

UK asylum plan: Rwanda to exclude those from neighbouring nations

Rwanda's foreign minister says most asylum seekers will be welcomed - but there are some exceptions.