DR Congo election candidates refuse to back code of conduct

There are concerns over violence ahead of Sunday's vote in Africa's second-largest country.

Baghdad Bounedjah: Prolific Algerian striker signs new deal to stay in Qatar

Algeria international striker Baghdad Bounedjah, who has ended 2018 with 58 goals in the calendar year, extends his contract with Qatari top tier club Al Sadd.

Cape Town race row erupts after ‘black visitors cleared from beach’

Demonstrators allege black beachgoers were asked to leave the area by private security guards.

Cape Town race row erupts after ‘black visitors cleared from beach’

Demonstrators allege black beachgoers were asked to leave the area by private security guards.

Egypt police ‘kill 40 militants’ after bus attack

The raids follow Friday's deadly tourist bus bombing near the Giza pyramids.

DR Congo election: Bob Elvis, rapping for freedom

Rapper Bob Elvis says he was kidnapped by the Congolese authorities, but he won't keep silent.

DR Congo poll: Five things to know about the nation that powers mobile phones

The Democratic Republic of Congo, the world's leading cobalt producer, holds elections on Sunday.

Islamic State-linked militants ‘seize Nigeria’s Baga town’

Civilians and soldiers have fled since Islamist fighters hoisted their flag in Baga, residents say.

African Champions League: Draw for group phase is made in Cairo

African Champions League holders Esperance of Tunisia will face Horoya of Guinea, Orlando Pirates of South Africa and FC Platinum of Zimbabwe in the group phase.

Deadly blast hits tour bus near Giza pyramids in Egypt

Three Vietnamese tourists are killed in the first attack on foreigners in more than a year.