Anger after sharp rise in death toll from Kenya’s anti-government protests

More than 100 people were injured and over 500 others arrested amid widespread destruction of property, reports say.

Families anxious over safety of Indians kidnapped in Mali

Armed assailants abducted three Indian men from their place of work in Mali last week.

Why ‘pan-Africanist’ influencers pushed rumours of a coup

Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.

Everything you need to know about Wafcon 2024 finals

Find out the format, fixtures, kick-off times, venues and favourites for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.

Ramaphosa opposes Trump’s 30% tariff on South Africa

US President Donald Trump announces a 30% tariff on South African imports starting from 1 August.

First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

Until now, there had only been drugs for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young.

Traore strike edges Mali past Tanzania at Wafcon

A goal in first-half injury time from Saratou Traore is enough to see Mali edge a tight Group C encounter against Tanzania at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Family ‘in shock’ after Zimbabwe scientist killed in UK

The 39-year-old was fatally injured in a street in the Lochee area of the city on Saturday afternoon

South Africa start Wafcon defence with win over Ghana

South Africa begin the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-0 win over Ghana in Morocco.

NFF ‘needs to do better’ for Super Falcons – Oparanozie

Nigeria's football federation has "not done enough" to ensure its women's team remain ahead of their competition in Africa, claims Desire Oparanozie.