Kenneth Kaunda: Memorial held for Zambia’s first president

Foreign dignitaries have been paying respects to Mr Kaunda, who led Zambia after its independence.

Helping Uganda’s fight against climate change using ancient farming techniques

How reviving traditional farming techniques could be helping in the battle against climate change in Uganda.

Africa’s week in pictures: 25 June-1 July 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

Caster Semenya to continue to fight 800m ban after failing to qualify for the Olympics

South Africa's Caster Semenya wants to continue her battle against a ban from running the 800m after failing to qualify for the Olympics in the 5,000m.

Gen Tsadkan Gebretensae: Ethiopia’s Tigray rebel mastermind

A former army general is leading the war against the Ethiopian government.

Mozambique attack: Timeline of terror

Some of those caught up in the attack on the northern city of Palma by Islamist militants share their stories.

Ghana fashion: Designer clothes made from waste

Elisha Ofori Bamfo is a Ghanaian fashion designer who makes new clothes from waste off the streets.

Covid in Namibia: Mortuaries at capacity

President Hage Geingob says the country faces a "sombre moment" as coronavirus deaths rapidly rise.

Leicester sign ‘exciting’ Zambian striker Daka

Leicester City sign Zambian striker Patson Daka from RB Salzburg on a five-year-deal.

Ethiopia Tigray conflict: Rebels build on capture of capital

Tigrayan fighters continue their advance after wresting the regional capital from government forces.