Papa Massata Diack fights back over his corruption conviction in France

Papa Massata Diack, son of the former IAAF president Lamine, challenges French authorities over his conviction for corruption.

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How Mali's coup affects the fight against jihadists

Thousands of UN, French and regional soldiers are in Mali fighting Islamist militants - what difference will the coup make?

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Egypt tomb: Sarcophagi buried for 2,500 years unearthed in Saqqara

The 27 wooden coffins are said to have lain undisturbed inside a well at an ancient necropolis.

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Coronavirus: Test rules set for Covid-19 African herbal remedies

Sound science "will be the sole basis" for safe and effective therapies to be adopted, the WHO says.

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Uganda Makerere University fire: 'Ivory Tower' gutted

An overnight blaze leaves a distinctive building at one of Africa's oldest universities a shell.

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Zimbabwe: Africa’s first mine where workforce is made up entirely of women

Zimbaqua mine is the first mine in Africa where the workforce is made up entirely of women.

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Central African Republic: Ex-officer arrested for war crimes

Eric Danboy Bagale, a guard under ex-President François Bozizé, was arrested by French police.

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Kenya: Tackling teen pregnancies through sex education

Lily is bringing sex education to remote areas in Kenya in her fight to end teen pregnancies.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Relief, pride and the 'new normal'

As the "worst phase of the epidemic" is overcome, experts delve into the data to learn more about Covid-19.

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Sierra Leone women's footballers welcome life changing equal pay

Sierra Leone women's international footballer Rashidatu Kamara aims to complete her college degree after equal pay boost.

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Barbara Gonzalez: The CEO changing perceptions in Tanzanian football

The CEO of Tanzanian champions Simba Barbara Gonzalez is changing how young women are seen in football administration.

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To code-switch or not to code-switch?

Many black people feel that they have to code-switch when entering white majority spaces.

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Coronavirus: South Africa eases strict lockdown as cases drop

From 20 September a curfew will be eased, bigger gatherings allowed, and alcohol will be on sale.

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Mozambique: Army to investigate 'horrific killing' video

The footage shows a naked women being beaten then shot dead by men wearing army uniforms.

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LGBT in Africa: 'Persecution at home made me an immigrant'

Faced with persecution, LGBT members in Africa are often left with no choice but to seek asylum in other countries.

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Mercy Baguma: Woman who died with crying baby in Glasgow buried in Uganda

Mercy Baguma was found next to her crying baby - her case sparked criticism of Britain's asylum system.

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Khalifa Haftar's rival Libya government resigns after Benghazi protests

The headquarters of military commander Khalifa Haftar are torched in his eastern base of Benghazi.

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Mali coup: Opposition rejects transition deal as 'power grab'

The country's military leadership is accused of ignoring demands made by other groups during talks.

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DR Congo gold mine collapse leaves 50 feared dead

Up to 50 people, "most of them young", may have been killed by the mine collapse in DR Congo.

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'I now support Semenya who once I thought was a cheat'

Australian runner Madeleine Pape - once a rival of Caster Semenya who thought the South African should not be allowed to compete - now defends her.

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