DR Congo presidential election postponed for a week

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A further setback hits the long-delayed vote after polling materials fail to reach sites in time.

Jazz guitarist Musa Manzini plays through brain surgery

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Surgeons removing Musa Manzini's tumour say an "awake" operation helps reduce damage to the brain.

Daniel Amartey signs new Leicester contract until 2022

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Leicester defender Daniel Amartey signs a new contract to stay with the club until 2022.

Egyptian court acquits 43 NGO workers in ‘foreign funding’ case

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The 43 employees, many of them Americans, were convicted in a "foreign funding" case.

Egypt announce they will play Nigeria in a March friendly

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The Egypt Football Association announces the Pharaohs will play Nigeria in a friendly on 26 March.

Pedro Obiang ‘proud to play for Equatorial Guinea’

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West Ham's Spain-born midfielder Pedro Obiang insists he is very proud to play for Equatorial Guinea.

Uganda’s president says Miss World Africa should flaunt natural hair

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Uganda's President Museveni says Miss World Africa should show off her natural hair instead.

Morocco murders: Tourist killings suspects ‘backed IS’

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Men held after two Scandinavians died in Morocco had pledged allegiance to the group, a prosecutor says.

Fifa rankings: Senegal end 2018 as Africa’s top nation

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Senegal end 2018 as the highest rated African nation at number 23 on the final Fifa world rankings of the year.

Nigerian comedians Woli Arole and Asiri bestow ‘blessings’ on BBC

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Nigerian comedians Woli Arole and Asiri visit BBC's Broadcasting House and make new friends.