Sudan coup: Protesters tear-gassed at rally in Khartoum

Protesters are demanding the military step back and allow the transition to civilian rule.

Libya’s foreign minister Najla El-Mangoush suspended and grounded

There has been political infighting after comments she made to the BBC about the 1988 Lockerbie bombing.

Nigeria’s Usman retains UFC world title

Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman retains his title with a unanimous decision win against Colby Covington in their rematch at UFC 268.

Sudan coup protesters: ‘They cannot kill us all’

Despite the bloody crackdown, many Sudanese remain determined to overturn the military takeover.

In pictures: Sierra Leone devastation after Freetown fuel tanker collision

Freetown is in shock following Friday night's explosion which killed scores of people.

Sierra Leone explosion: Scores dead after Freetown oil tanker collision

The accident happened after the tanker collided with another vehicle in the nation's capital, Freetown.

COP26: What African climate experts want you to know

The issues for Africa, the continent most vulnerable as temperatures rise, that COP26 must not ignore.

DR Congo’s Gungu museum: Thousands of artefacts destroyed in fire

The now ruined artistic collections are considered some of the country's most important historical items.

Women’s African Champions League: Wadi Degla win first-ever group game

Wadi Degla win the first-ever group match in the inaugural Women's African Champions League, beating Malians AS Mande 3-1 in Cairo.

Ethiopia urges ex-soldiers to join fight against Tigray rebels

The army calls on former military personnel to join it, as rebel forces advance on the capital.