Two Ugandan soldiers sentenced to death in Somalia

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Five soldiers serving with the African Union are found guilty of killing seven civilians in Golweyn.

World Cup 2022: Ghana and DR Congo reach African play-offs

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Ghana and DR Congo reach the play-off phase of African World Cup qualifying when winning on Sunday.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: Son of Libya ex-ruler runs for president

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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, wanted on war crimes charges at an international court, registers as a candidate.

Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88

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The accountant-turned-novelist's 49 books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide.

Majorca plane adventure reveals new migrant route

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When 20 people fled a passenger plane it shed light on migration routes as well as airport safety.

The circus helping Senegal’s former child beggars

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Senegal's only circus troupe was set up to help child beggars get off the streets.

Sudan: Medical group says five killed in anti-coup protests

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Five protesters were killed, medics say, days after military leaders tightened their grip on power.

Egypt: Scorpions kill three and injure hundreds in Aswan

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Three people are killed by scorpion stings after storms brought the creatures onto the streets.

World Cup 2022: Cameroon and Ivory Coast qualifying battle to go to the wire

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Cameroon's battle with Ivory Coast for one 2022 World Cup play-off spot will go down to the wire, as will Nigeria's tussle with Cape Verde.

The Nigerian artist who turned pain into fame during lockdown

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Ijeoma Ogwuegbu only took up painting 18 months ago but praise from Thandiwe Newton helped her work go viral.