Uganda’s missing: Hundreds of families fear for those taken away

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The harrowing tales from Uganda from the families of those who have been detained after a series of raids.

Blighted ovum: The reason some women miscarry

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Loise Nyagol shares her experience after she suffered miscarriages due to a condition known as a blighted ovum.

James Ibori: UK promises to return to Nigeria £4.2m stolen by ex-governor

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James Ibori stole the money while he was governor of Nigeria's Delta State in the early 2000s.

Niger’s Mahamadou Issoufou – why he won a $5m prize

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Niger's Mahamadou Issoufou is the recipient of the 2020 Ibrahim Prize for leadership.

Caf cancels Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations five days before kick off

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The Confederation of African Football cancels the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations just five days before kick off.

Nigeria kidnappings: The Chibok captive who defied Boko Haram

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Naomi Adamu was abducted by Islamist militants from Chibok, Nigeria, in 2014 and spent three years in captivity.

Bata explosion: Equatorial Guinea death toll rises to 98

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Over 600 people were injured in the huge explosion at a military base in the city of Bata.

Senegal protests: Ousmane Sonko calls for bigger protests after rape charge

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Ousmane Sonko is released on bail for alleged rape - a charge he says is politically motivated.

Motsepe to become Caf president as Ahmad appeal fails

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South Africa's Patrice Motsepe will become Caf president on Friday after Ahmad's Fifa ban is reduced, but not overturned, by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Motsepe to become Caf president as Ahmad appeal fails

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South Africa's Patrice Motsepe will become Caf president on Friday after Ahmad's Fifa ban is reduced, but not overturned, by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.