Eritrea included in Afcon 2027 preliminary qualifying
Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.
Niger revokes licences of tanker drivers who refuse to go Mali amid jihadist blockade
Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.
Most of Uganda’s population is under 17 – will they give an 81-year-old another term?
Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.
Will voters in one of the world’s youngest countries give an 81-year-old another term?
Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.
‘Miracle baby’ born in a tree above Mozambique floodwaters dies aged 25
Rosita Salvador Mabuiango's mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.
Afcon quiz: Name every Africa Cup of Nations winner
With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner?
Afcon quiz: Name every Africa Cup of Nations winner
With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner?
Afcon quiz: Name every Africa Cup of Nations winner
With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner?
‘Hounded and harassed’: The former pop star taking on Uganda’s long-time president
Bobi Wine - a former musician - has been arrested numerous times as he challenges President Yoweri Museveni.
He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he’s won a seventh term
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.