Veteran Egypt goalkeeper El-Hadary eyes World Cup history

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Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary, who at 45 could become the oldest man to play at a World Cup, hopes his story inspires others to follow their dreams.

Israel scraps plan to send African migrants to West

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The UN urges Israel to reconsider after it suddenly cancels the agreement for thousands of Africans.

Boko Haram attack: More than a dozen dead in Maiduguri

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More than a dozen people died after the Islamist militants launched an attack in Borno State.

Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed wants to resolve Eritrea disputes

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In a televised speech after his swearing-in, Mr Abiy says he wants to end "years of misunderstandings".

Man United U-23 player Kehinde pledges future to Nigeria

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Manchester United U-23 player Tosin Kehinde sets his sights on playing for Nigeria and is already making moves to become a Super Eagle.

Somalia al-Shabab: African Union base under attack

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Al-Shabab fighters mount a ferocious gun and bomb attack on the facility south-west of Mogadishu.

Morocco’s Ait Bennasser facing race to be fit for World Cup

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Youssef Ait Bennasser is ruled out until May with a thigh injury and faces a fight to be fully fit for Morocco's World Cup campaign.

Pope Francis baptises Italy’s ‘migrant hero’ at Easter service

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A Nigerian man who stopped a supermarket thief armed with a cleaver is baptised by the Pope.

Nigerian senator salary calculator: How do you compare?

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Compare your pay to Nigerian senators, who are entitled to $37,500 a month each for expenses.

Mali jihadist faces war crimes charges at International Criminal Court

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Mali handed the suspect over to the International Criminal Court in the Hague.