Kenya election: TikTok and disinformation

How TikTok is being used by supporters of various political factions in the upcoming Kenyan elections?

Africa’s week in pictures: 8-14 July 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

African champions Nigeria reach ninth consecutive Women’s World Cup

Nigeria reach a ninth straight Women's World Cup after beating Cameroon 1-0 at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

World Athletics Championships: Can African sprint stars secure medals?

African sprinters have turned heads before World Athletics Championships, but can they take medals home from Eugene?

Caf awards: Former winners Oshoala and Kgatlana on shortlist for women’s Player of the Year award

Former winners Asisat Oshoala and Thembi Kgatlana are on the updated 10-player shortlist for African women's Player of the Year award.

Social support helps orphaned elephants ‘cope’

'Friends and family' lower long-term stress in orphaned elephants, study finds.

Wafcon 2022: Morocco potential excites Rosella Ayane after World Cup qualification

Forward Rosella Ayane is excited by Morocco's potential after the side qualified for the Women's World Cup for the first time.

New exhibition explores African fantasy and race through art

In the Black Fantastic is a new exhibition bringing together black artists whose works explore fantasy and race.

UK police investigate Mo Farah trafficking claims

The former Olympic champion told a BBC documentary he was forced into domestic servitude as a child.

George Wajackoyah spices up Kenya election with marijuana and snake venom

Roots Party candidate George Wajackoyah is causing a social media sensation with some original policies.