Weaving a livelihood in Kenya

Grace is one of the few remaining loom weavers in Kenya.

Zimbabwe election: High turnout in first post-Mugabe poll

Votes are being counted in an election seen as a chance to break with Zimbabwe's repressive past.

Torture exposed at Somali rehab clinic

Patients are found to be routinely abused at a "healing" centre in a Somali area of Kenya’s capital.

Carl Ikeme in Nigeria’s future coaching plans

Carl Ikeme is set to be offered a role on Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr's back-room staff after announcing his retirement at the age of 32.

Ethiopian dam engineer Simegnew Bekele’s funeral draws thousands

Simegnew Bekele, the project manager of Ethiopia's controversial new dam, had been shot dead.

Angola win Cosafa event to earn place at 2019 U-17 Nations Cup

Angola win the Cosafa Under-17 championship to qualify for next year's Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Tanzania.

Zimbabwe election: Mugabe refuses to back successor Mnangagwa

On the eve of the election, the ousted ex-president vows not to vote for his Zanu-PF successor.

Faouzi Benzarti returns as Tunisia’s new national coach

The Tunisia Football Federation confirms the return of Faouzi Benzarti as the national team's new head coach.

Mahrez injured as Man City beat Bayern

A young Manchester City team fight back from 2-0 down to beat German champions Bayern Munich 3-2 in Miami.

Why Ethiopia is grieving ‘hero’ dam engineer Simegnew Bekele

Simegnew Bekele came to represent the patriotic hopes for the entire nation with his project to dam the Nile.