Family of Nigerian player to get help after his death

The family of Chineme Martins enlist the support of Fifpro to pursue a claim of negligence following the Nigerian footballer's death.

Kenya’s Maasai Olngesher ceremony: Young men graduate into community elders

Every 15 years, the Maasai hold the Olngesher ceremony where young men graduate to become community elders.

Coronavirus in Africa: Five reasons why Covid-19 has been less deadly than elsewhere

The continent of a billion people has had fewer deaths than the UK despite the generally fragile health systems.

Joshua Cheptegei smashes 10,000m world record as Letesenbet Gidey sets new women’s 5,000m best

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei smashes the men's 10,000m world record as Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey breaks that of the women's 5,000m in Valencia.

South Africa white farmers condemned for storming Senekal courthouse

The protesters wanted the police to hand over suspects in a farmer's murder.

South Africa white farmers condemned for storming Senekal courthouse

The protesters wanted the police to hand over suspects in a farmer's murder.

Westgate: Two found guilty over Kenya shopping mall attack

At least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab on Nairobi's Westgate shopping complex in 2013.

Westgate: Two found guilty over Kenya shopping mall attack

At least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab on Nairobi's Westgate shopping complex in 2013.

The key African football transfers

Some of the key transfers involving African players in the latest European transfer window.

Sarah Forbes Bonetta: Portrait of Queen Victoria’s goddaughter on show

English Heritage said it would feature portraits of "overlooked" black figures connected with its sites.