Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra, is running in Nigeria's presidential race. He discusses his objectives for the country with CNN's Zain Asher.

Africa's fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, is racing toward his dreams of becoming the world's fastest sprinter while transforming the perception of Kenyan runners.

Calls are growing in South Africa for Britain's royal family to return the world's largest known clear-cut diamond in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death.

Although "inspired by true events," "The Woman King" clearly isn't tethered to them, using the underlying story of 19th-century female warriors in an African kingdom as the jumping-off point for a rousing action vehicle, augmented by plenty of melodrama. That combination yields a strong showcase for the stars, featuring a cast and backdrop that serves to refresh its old-school formula.

Forces in Ethiopia's Tigray region said they are ready to observe an immediate ceasefire and accept an African Union-led peace process to end a conflict with federal forces that has stretched over nearly two years.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted an outpouring of reflection and reaction online. But not all was grief -- some young Africans instead are sharing images and stories of their own elders, who endured a brutal period of British colonial history during the Queen's long reign.

Many sounds reverberate around the Kampala field where a large crowd has gathered to watch a football match: the hubbub of a PA system as the players warm up, the muffled murmurs of hundreds of intertwined conversations, and -- once the match has begun -- the sound of the ball loudly crackling over the grass, allowing players to locate it.

At least 16 people died in western Uganda after heavy rains in the Kasese district on Tuesday night caused a landslide early Wednesday, according to tweets from the Uganda Red Cross.

Kenya's President-elect William Ruto has told CNN's Christiane Amanpour that he will work to unify the country following a narrow election win, as well as playing an active role in solving East Africa's security and humanitarian issues.

One of East Africa's most popular music festivals has been cleared to go ahead after members of parliament tried to ban for "promoting gays" in the country.

Kenya's Supreme Court on Monday upheld results declaring William Ruto winner of last month's presidential elections.

Irene Gakwa's last WhatsApp video call with her parents was filled with gentle ribbing. But beneath the banter were hints that something was off.

An 83-year-old American nun from Louisiana who was held hostage by terrorists in Burkina Faso for almost five months was released on Monday.

A multiple-story building has collapsed in the northwestern Nigerian city of Kano, leaving "many" people feared trapped inside, according to the local fire service.

A lion at Ghana's Accra Zoo mauled a man to death after he entered its enclosure over the weekend, the government said in a statement.

Angolan President João Lourenço has secured another five-year term after winning the most competitive election in the country's democratic history, according to results issued Monday by the electoral commission.

Franck N'Dri overcame many obstacles to become the first Ivorian rower to participate in the Olympic Games. Now, he wants other athletes in the Ivory Coast to follow in his footsteps.

Libya's worst fighting for two years suddenly hit the capital, Tripoli, on Saturday. This explains what led to the violence, why it matters, and how things may play out.