A year in fake news in Africa

We break down five stories blamed for spreading fear, confusion and even sparking ethnic violence.

What is fake news and how can you identify it?

Fake news is not only news that you disagree with. It can also very closely mimic real news stories.

What is fake news and how can you identify it?

Fake news is not only news that you disagree with. It can also very closely mimic real news stories.

GRAFT takes on Tbilisi

Ameh-Otache: Women’s Nations Cup winner dies

Tributes come in for one of Nigeria's most successful women internationals, midfielder Ajuma Ameh-Otache, who has died at the age of 33.

Martin Fayulu: DR Congo opposition pick presidential candidate

Martin Fayulu will be up against the governing coalition's favoured candidate next month.

Martin Fayulu: DR Congo opposition pick presidential candidate

Martin Fayulu will be up against the governing coalition's favoured candidate next month.

Ali Bongo: Gabon leader ‘seriously ill but recovering’

Rumours have swirled over the health of President Ali Bongo, who is in hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Liverpool 2-0 Fulham: Mohamed Salah strike helps Liverpool back to top of table

Mohamed Salah helps Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League with a goal that came 14 seconds after Fulham had an effort controversially disallowed for offside.

Salah helps Liverpool back to the top

Mohamed Salah helps Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League with a goal that came 14 seconds after Fulham had an effort controversially disallowed for offside.