Africa

Humans could be at risk following the discovery of contaminated maize batches, health minister says.

Nigeria are narrowing down their options in the hunt for a new manager, with Herve Renard still a contender to replace Finidi George.

Husnah Kukundakwe made history at the Tokyo Paralympic Games as the youngest competitor, age 14. Now the Ugandan Para-swimmer is aiming to become her nation's first female Paralympic medallist.

Thousands of Africans employed as domestic workers are fearing what could happen if war breaks out.

Meet Sly, a young BMXer in Lagos who is looking to outride the boys and turn professional.

Following a heated build-up to their fight at UFC 305, Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis agree that Africa was the real winner of the night after the pair settled their differences.

Dricus du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya in the fourth round of a captivating contest to retain his middleweight title at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia.

Mia Couto grew up in Mozambique during the colonial era, and joined its struggle for independence.

Liya’u Sa’adu cannot afford to rent a shack, let alone a room - like some 500,000 others in Nigeria’s main city.

Ahead of the new Premier League season, Arsenal have released a new kit celebrating the club's connection to Africa.

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

The prosecutors say they have insufficient evidence to charge the men and they will be sent back home.

Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is declared a global public health emergency.

Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is declared a global public health emergency.

The statues were widely ridiculed and described as "shameless" and a poorly done "joke".

Israel Adesanya says the UFC "can't erase Francis Ngannou's legacy" after it appeared to distance itself from the former heavyweight champion.

Nineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.

Nineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.

Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus.

Chidinma Adetshina will get another shot at a crown following the controversy around her nationality.