Australian Open: SA’s Lloyd Harris knocks out 17th seed Lorenzo Musetti

South Africa's Lloyd Harris beats 17th seed Lorenzo Musetti in a gruelling five-set contest to reach the second round of the Australian Open.

Asake, Burna Boy and Davido: Nigerian artists win big at Afrima

Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid win at the All Africa Music Awards, while Asake says his prize is a dream come true.

Australian Open: Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur determined to ‘get Grand Slam title’

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur aims to win a first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, saying she "does not want to lose any more finals".

Suspected jihadists abduct 50 women in northern Burkina Faso

People in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because of severe shortages.

DR Congo government blames rebels for Kasindi church bombing

Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the attack which killed 17 people.

Zambia’s Mwepu in hospital after falling ill

Ex-Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu is in hospital in Zambia after being taken ill, his former club says.

The Nigerian AI artist reimagining a stylish old age

Malik Afegbua's images of elderly models have blown up on Instagram, but they are not what they seem.

Tunisia: Thousands rally against President Saied

Protesters said Tunisia is going through the most dangerous time in its history

The Gambian man who took on a tyrant and made history

Ebrima Solo Sandeng, killed by Gambian agents nearly seven years ago, is finally honoured as a hero.

Thousands celebrate Benin’s voodoo holiday

Over a thousand people gathered in the coast town of Ouidah, which was once an important port in the slave trade.