Arrest made in Rwanda over volleyball scandal

Rwanda's Volleyball Federation vice-president is arrested over the team's use of ineligible players at the Women's African Championship.

Sudan failed coup: Government blames pro-Bashir elements

The prime minister says the plotters were "remnants" of ousted President Bashir's regime.

France’s Emmanuel Macron heckled asking Algerian veterans for forgiveness

The French president is heckled as he promises reparations for Algerians who fought for France.

Ferdinand Omanyala: Africa’s fastest man unfazed by shadow of drugs ban

Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala, the new African 100m record holder, insists he is not worried about questions raised by his 2017 drugs ban.

Paul Rusesabagina: From Hotel Rwanda hero to convicted terrorist

Paul Rusesabagina, who was portrayed in Hotel Rwanda, has gone from national hero to enemy of the state.

Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina convicted on terror charges

A Rwandan court sentences Paul Rusesabagina to 25 years for supporting a terrorist group.

Endangered South African penguins killed by swarm of bees near Cape Town

More than 60 protected birds were found on the beach with multiple bee-stings but no other injuries.

South African whistle-blower: I don’t feel safe

Mosilo Mothepu has paid a heavy price for speaking out about corruption in her firm.

Burundi floods: Lake Tanganyika’s water levels rise

Heavy rains have caused water levels to rise, forcing about 100,000 people to flee, a charity says.

Street dreams of Nairobi dance crew hoping to beat the odds

A group of street dancers in Nairobi, Kenya, struggle against the odds to become celebrities.