Sales of male grooming products surge in Africa

African men are investing more and more money in their appearance.

Kenya’s election: Gachagua and Karua chosen as running mates

Kenya's leading presidential candidates have chosen running mates from the biggest ethnic group.

Somalia: President Biden reverses Trump’s withdrawal of US troops

It reverses a decision by his predecessor Donald Trump to withdraw some 700 troops from the country.

Ghana match-fixing: Ashanti Gold and Inter Allies players and officials sanctioned

Ashanti Gold and Inter Allies are relegated to the third tier of Ghanaian football as players and officials from both clubs are sanctioned for match-fixing.

Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga picks Martha Karua as running mate

Martha Karua, a former rival who once served as justice minister, joins the ticket of ex-PM Raila Odinga.

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud: Who is Somalia’s new leader?

He has made history, becoming the country's president for the second time in a competitive vote.

Sabrina Dhowre Elba: ‘We need to be more of an international community’

Sabrina Dhowre Elba visits Somalia and Kenya on behalf of the International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Ukraine crisis: Can Africa replace Russian gas supplies to Europe?

Europe is desperately seeking alternative sources of gas after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Elton Jantjies: World Cup-winning South Africa fly-half arrested at airport in Johannesburg

Rugby World Cup-winning South Africa fly-half Elton Jantjies is arrested in Johannesburg for allegedly causing "malicious damage to property" on a flight from Dubai.

Nigeria’s Sokoto student killing sparks spread of fake news

The killing of a Christian woman accused of blasphemy triggers a wave of disinformation on social media.