Judith Chesang was killed by her husband on 1 October 2018, in front of her sister.

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The BBC found 47 women reported to have died in gender-related killings on October 1st 2018. Judy Chesang was one of them.

South Sudan region ‘sees huge increase in rape’, says charity

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A charity says 125 women and girls have sought emergency help over the past 10 days.

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now second worst in history

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More than 400 people have been hit in eastern DR Congo, where rebel attacks have hampered operations.

Should African football’s gender pay gap exist?

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The Women's Africa Cup of Nations final is on Saturday but should its winners get the same prize money as their male counterparts?

African Confederation Cup: Raja’s Iajour banned from second leg of final

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Raja Casablanca forward Moussine Iajour will miss the second leg of the African Confederation Cup final after being banned by Caf for a “violent head shot”.

African Confederation Cup: Raja’s Iajour banned from second leg of final

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Raja Casablanca forward Moussine Iajour will miss the second leg of the African Confederation Cup final after being banned by Caf for a “violent head shot”.

Shortlists revealed for 2018 Caf awards

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The Confederation of African Football (Caf) reveals its preliminary lists of nominees for the 2018 African men's and women's Player of the Year awards.

Madagascar women jailed for crimes male relatives are accused of

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Women in Madagascar are being put in prison for months - or even years - for crimes their male relatives are accused of.

Nigeria ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on ‘Obama interference’ in 2015 election bid

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Goodluck Jonathan accuses the Obama administration of undermining his failed 2015 re-election bid.

‘Seize the opportunity’ – Advice to youngsters from Afoty nominees

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Watch the nominees for this year's African footballer of the year award give their advice to young players dreaming of a career in football.