The opposition officials and hundreds of youths from across the country were arrested in the wake of last month’s general elections

As fans in Ghana debate bringing in diaspora players for the World Cup, Crystal Palace’s Eddie Nketiah does not rule out switching allegiance to the Black Stars.

“They’re committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities,” says the US secretary of state, “and it needs to end immediately”.

But ordinary Zimbabweans driven to cynicism after years of state corruption under the ruling Zanu-PF party are pessimistic

Exam results from areas which dropped English have declined, the education minister says, announcing the U-turn.

Russian recruitment networks are targeting Kenyans with fake job offers, authorities say.

Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir’s successor.

The project could change the production structure of Zimbabwe, with fuel landing at a lesser cost

Trump said it was a “total disgrace” that South Africa was hosting this month’s summit.

The confrontation struck a chord with many Nigerians because of Nyesom Wike’s political stature.

Speaking before Nigeria face Gabon in African play-offs for the World Cup, Alex Iwobi says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was his “big brother” at Arsenal.

Thousands had turned up to El-Wak stadium, in the capital Accra, with hopes of being enlisted.

Nigeria players refused to train ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup play-off against Gabon in a row over outstanding payments.

The French-born footballer did not have an easy run on his way to the top, with numerous clubs rejecting him.

The Ndimande brothers returned after a lengthy battle to block their extradition from Eswatini.

They were not in court and have described the charges against them as “a legal farce”.

Mali has been paralysed by a fuel blockade, which has disrupted transport, schools, hospitals and more.

Two months ago, a military helicopter plummeted in a dense forest, killing eight people.

“I have lost the people whose faces I used to see smiling,” says Abdu-Rabbu Ahmed after escaping el-Fasher.

Alex Iwobi says Nigeria will have to “lock up” Gabon striker, and his former Arsenal team-mate, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when the sides meet in African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup.

His spokesman says it is politically motivated and he will contact the EFCC on his return from the UK.