Deadly crush during New Year festivities in Uganda

A number of children are among the victims of the crowd surge at a shopping centre, police say.

How a British boxing champ returned to his Ghanaian roots on an English chicken farm

From Ghana to Britain, boxing to chicken farming - the story of Francis Ampofo's success.

Pele in Africa: The man, the myth, the legend

The first black football icon had a huge impact in Africa and his trips to the continent were full of drama.

Afrochella: Shock at end of Ghana music festival

The festival is extremely popular with African Americans who like to see in the New Year in Africa.

Mwepu returns to Brighton as academy coach

Brighton appoint Zambian former player Enock Mwepu as their Under-9s academy coach from January.

‘The drum is the soul of the community’

Gambian drummer Seneke Sillah has been teaching in London for several years.

Ian Khama: Botswana issues arrest warrant for former president

Ian Khama is facing more than a dozen criminal charges, including possessing illegal firearms

Africa’s year in pictures 2022: Carnivals, gallops and tugs of war

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this year.

Chelsea announce deal to sign Ivorian striker David Datro Fofana

Chelsea have announced a deal with Norwegian club Molde FK for the transfer of their 20-year-old Ivorian striker David Datro Fofana.

Why are Kenyan students setting their schools on fire?

Some Kenyan students blame intensified curriculum for the spike in numbers of boarding school fires.