Hirsutism: Chinube’s journey to embracing excessive hair growth from PCOS

Chinube has a condition called hirsutism, which causes women to have thick, dark hair on their face, neck, chest or lower back.

MMA: Meet Francis Ngannou, Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya, Africa’s UFC champions

Meet Africa's 'Three Kings' who are boosting the profile of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on the continent.

Niger: At least 69 killed in gun attack

At least 69 people were killed when they were ambushed by suspected Islamist militants.

Africa’s week in pictures: 29 October – 4 November 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

South Africa municipal elections: Who are the winners and losers?

The party of Nelson Mandela gets less than 50% nationwide for the first time since the end of apartheid.

Somizi Mhlongo: Gay TV star cancels Zimbabwe trip after churches complain

Somizi Mhlongo cancels a trip after a religious coalition tried to ban him because of his sexuality.

Women’s African Champions League creation is the ‘best move ever’

Establishing a Women's African Champions League is the "best move ever", according to Vihiga Queens captain Enez Mango.

Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace forward considering Ivory Coast future

Wilfried Zaha's international future is in doubt after the Crystal Palace forward asked not to be selected for Ivory Coast's World Cup qualifiers.

Tigray Crisis: How the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia is hampering humanitarian efforts

Ongoing fighting across several states in Ethiopia is hampering humanitarian efforts.

Tigray crisis: A year on, why is Ethiopia still at war?

Here are three reasons why Ethiopia is still at war, a year since the conflict began in the northern region of Tigray.