Church of England bars Desmond Tutu’s daughter from leading funeral

The Church of England would not allow her to take the funeral because she is married to a woman.

Women’s Basketball World Cup: Mali beaten in opener by Japan

Mali suffer an 89-56 defeat by Japan in their opening group game at the Women's Basketball World Cup in Australia.

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema on IMF and repealing the insult law

Zambia's President Hichilema pledges to repeal the colonial-era insult law often used to silence critics.

2022 World Cup: Africa can break semi-final barrier ‘if we back our own coaches’

Africa can break the World Cup 'semi-final barrier' if faith is shown in home-grown coaches, says Pitso Mosimane.

The fake sex chats fuelled by an elaborate scam

The erotic messages supposedly sent from women on some adult websites are often actually from men.

Lilian Kasait Rengeruk: Kenyan runner gets 10-month doping ban for using hormone therapy drug

Lilian Kasait Rengeruk becomes the eighth Kenyan athlete in three months to be banned for doping offences after admitting to using a prohibited substance.

Fiba Women’s World Cup: Mali look to seize chance after unlikely spot

Mali will have to punch above their weight at the Women's Basketball World Cup in Australia after replacing African champions Nigeria.

The Ugandan women turning elephant dung to household items

A group of widows from Uganda's Bushenyi district are finding good use for the elephant dung they collect.

Liberia: Thomas Kojo eyes 2023 Nations Cup qualification after succeeding Peter Butler

New Liberia coach Thomas Kojo hopes he can lead his country to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals in neighbouring Ivory Coast.

Disabled Nigerian vlogger ‘I’m destined for something great’

Ahmed Salami posts daily vlogs about living with autism, cerebral palsy and ADHD.