Why Trump wants Sudan to befriend Israel

With Sudan desperate for sanctions to be lifted, the US and Israel have spotted an opportunity.

Why Trump wants Sudan to befriend Israel

With Sudan desperate for sanctions to be lifted, the US and Israel have spotted an opportunity.

Mali hostages: Sophie Pétronin and Soumaïla Cissé freed in prisoner swap

Sophie Pétronin and Soumaïla Cissé are among four people released by their hostage-takers.

Sophie Pétronin: Hostages released in Mali prisoner swap

Four people abducted in Mali, including 75-year-old French aid worker Sophie Pétronin, are released.

Chaïma: Algeria women protest over teen’s rape and murder

The brutal killing of a 19-year-old draws protests in several cities and on social media.

Nigerian makes final shortlist for top WTO post

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Yoo Myung-hee are the final two candidates vying to lead the organisation.

Family of Nigerian player to get help after his death

The family of Chineme Martins enlist the support of Fifpro to pursue a claim of negligence following the Nigerian footballer's death.

Kenya’s Maasai Olngesher ceremony: Young men graduate into community elders

Every 15 years, the Maasai hold the Olngesher ceremony where young men graduate to become community elders.

Coronavirus in Africa: Five reasons why Covid-19 has been less deadly than elsewhere

The continent of a billion people has had fewer deaths than the UK despite the generally fragile health systems.

Joshua Cheptegei smashes 10,000m world record as Letesenbet Gidey sets new women’s 5,000m best

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei smashes the men's 10,000m world record as Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey breaks that of the women's 5,000m in Valencia.