Head of Islamic State in Sahara killed by French troops – Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron calls the killing of Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi a "major success".

How Morocco’s king dealt a blow to political Islam

Shocking election results reveal how King Mohammed VI has survived the Arab Spring and its aftermath.

On the trail of fake medicine smugglers in Benin

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there’s been an increase in counterfeit drugs around the world.

Fiba boss cleared of neglecting ‘institutionalised sexual abuse’ in Mali

Hamane Niang returns as president of global basketball body Fiba after being cleared in a report that detailed 'systemic' abuse in Mali.

Football returns to Sierra Leone amid Covid vaccination controversy

League football resumes in Sierra Leone but clubs have differing views on compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations.

Hushpuppi – the Instagram influencer and international fraudster

How Nigerian Ramon Abbas went from a romance scammer to a so-called "Billionaire Gucci Master".

Francine Niyonsaba: Burundi runner sets new 2,000m world record in Zagreb

Burundi's Francine Niyonsaba sets a new 2,000m world record at the Continental Tour Gold meeting in Zagreb.

Tunisia beat Cameroon to retain men’s African Nations Volleyball title

Tunisia retain their men's African Nations Volleyball Championship title with a 3-1 win over Cameroon in the final in Rwanda on Tuesday.

Hushpuppi: Social media influencer who funded his luxurious lifestyle by cybercrime

Hushpuppi, Nigerian social media influencer, funded his luxurious lifestyle by cybercrime.

South Africa confident of Club World Cup hosting bid despite Covid woes

South Africa's FA believes it can successfully host Fifa's Club World Cup later this year despite current Covid concerns.