Badenoch stands by Nigeria comments after criticism

Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima has accused the Tory leader of denigrating her country of origin.

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Sierra Leone girl, 11, rescued in Med after three days clinging to tyre tubes

The girl from Sierra Leone said all the 44 migrants on board had died in the storms and high waves.

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Dozens of Ghana president-elect's supporters arrested in post-poll chaos

Supporters of John Mahama allegedly attacked some state institutions and looted properties.

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Keita leaves Werder Bremen to join Ferencvaros

Guinea midfielder Naby Keita will leave Werder Bremen to join Hungarian club Ferencvaros on loan in January.

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Ben Curran in Zimbabwe squad for Afghanistan series

Ben Curran, the brother of England internationals Sam and Tom, is named in Zimbabwe's squad for their one-day international series against Afghanistan.

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South Africa beat Sri Lanka to boost WTC final hopes

South Africa move a step closer to the World Test Championship final with a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in Gqeberha.

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French court finds author guilty of downplaying Rwandan genocide

Charles Onana said to suggest the killings were planned was "one of the biggest scams" of the last century.

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UK sanctions Kenyan businessman over illicit gold trade

Pattni has been accused of smuggling gold and exploiting natural resources in Africa for decades.

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Ghana results set to confirm opposition election victory

Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumi has accepted defeat and congratulated former President John Mahama on his victory.

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Verstappen to do FIA work in Rwanda after swearing

Max Verstappen will do an activity with junior competitors in Rwanda as his "work of public interest" for swearing at the Singapore Grand Prix.

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Jubilant Ghanaians celebrate election results

Supporters of John Mahama have been celebrating after Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia accepted defeat.

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Ghana vice-president accepts election defeat

Although the ruling party candidate has conceded, no official results have been declared.

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Gold, prices, and jobs: What's at stake in Ghana's elections?

In an echo of the US, the current vice-president is up against an ex-president in the 7 December vote.

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How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France

France's nuclear giant has lost control of its uranium mining operations in the West African state.

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Vote counting begins in Ghana as new president awaits

The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms.

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More than 150 people rescued from abandoned gold mine

The final man to emerge from the disused shaft blew a whistle as he was received by army officers.

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The deadly dig for Ghana's gold

Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.

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Breaking African football's menstrual health 'taboo'

Hopes that more discussion of menstrual health can boost the development of women's football in Africa and provide support to players.

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Huge hats and saffron strands: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status

Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.

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