Ethiopia’s Lake Tana threatened by alien weed invasion

Ethiopia's largest lake, Lake Tana, is being lost to an invasive South American weed, water hyacinth.

Ghana schoolgirl: ‘River Gods’ period ban is ruining my education’

Ghanaian schoolgirls have been banned from crossing a river to get to school while they are menstruating - and on Tuesdays.

Lost history of African dinosaurs revealed

A new species of dinosaur unearthed in the Egyptian desert sheds light on Africa's Age of the Dinosaurs.

West Brom: Ali Gabr joins on loan from Zamalek

Egypt defender Ali Gabr joins West Brom on loan from Zamalek until the end of the season.

Diafra Sakho: Striker leaves West Ham to join French club Rennes

Senegal forward Diafra Sakho leaves West Ham to join French Ligue 1 club Rennes for an undisclosed fee.

The ‘ironic’ question of Nigerian writing

Why have African literary fans rallied around author Chimamanda Ngozi Achide after her interview in Paris?

The ‘ironic’ question of Nigerian writing

Why have African literary fans rallied around author Chimamanda Ngozi Achide after her interview in Paris?

China dismisses ‘absurd’ African Union HQ spying claim

The Chinese-built African Union headquarters was bugged, France Le Monde newspaper reports.

CHAN 2018: Looming transfers could hit Moroccan chances

The impending transfers of Achraf Bencharki and Jawad El Yamiq to clubs outside Morocco mean the duo will no longer be able to play in the CHAN.

Arthur Masuaku: West Ham defender gets six-game ban for spitting

West Ham's Arthur Masuaku will serve a mandatory six-game ban for spitting at an opponent during the Hammers' FA Cup defeat by Wigan.