Swedish ref’s career is ‘over’ after racist remarks to Guinean

A Swedish football referee admits his career is 'effectively' over following his suspension for racist remarks aimed at Guinea's Aly Keita.

Coronavirus: The plant some thought could cure Covid-19

The Madagascan president had suggested the Lengana plant would cure the disease.

Coronavirus: The plant some thought could cure Covid-19

The Madagascan president had suggested the Lengana plant would cure the disease.

Viewpoint: What Donald Trump gets wrong about Somalia

Somalia has been caught up in the US election campaign thanks to Donald Trump, writes Ismail Einashe.

Italy migrant crisis: 180 migrants allowed off rescue ship

After days of stand-off the passengers, who include children, will be taken into quarantine in Sicily.

Hachalu Hundessa: Ethiopia singer’s death unrest killed 166

Protests over the killing of Hachalu Hundessa spread from Oromia, where he was seen as a hero.

Katsina: The motorcycle bandits terrorising northern Nigeria

Insecurity has worsened in the north-west as kidnapping for ransom becomes a lucrative trade.

Somalia restaurant attack: Six killed by al-Shabab

Militant group al-Shabab said it carried out the bomb explosion in the town of Baidoa.

Hachalu Hundessa: ‘My friend the hero who was gunned down’

The BBC's Amensisa Ifa was close to Ethiopian protest singer Hachalu Hundessa, who was shot dead on Monday.

Wilson Kipsang: Marathon winner handed four-year ban for anti-doping rule violations

Former London Marathon winner Wilson Kipsang is banned for four years for anti-doping rule violations.