Tracing sickle cell back to one child, 7,300 years ago

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Once upon a time in the rainy Sahara forest a child was born with a mutation - or so scientists think.

Aubameyang – ‘confidence is back’

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Gabon's Arsenal striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, says his goal against Watford has helped boost his confidence after a 'difficult' start in the Premier League.

Nigerian senator ‘busts open’ $37,500 expenses payments

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A politician reveals he and his senator colleagues are paid $37,500 a month each for expenses.

Tunisia name France-born quartet in squad for friendlies

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Tunisia coach Nabil Maaloul names four France-born players, including Leicester's Yohan Benalouane, in his squad for this month's World Cup warm-up matches.

Guinea-Bissau backs Morocco’s bid to host the 2026 World Cup

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The President of the Football Federation of Guinea Bissau, Manuel Nascimento, says his country will vote for Morocco's bid to stage the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward’s transfer value rises most in Europe

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Mohamed Salah's transfer value has increased more than any player in Europe during the last six months, according to new data.

Outrage as Ugandan MP says ‘beat your wife’

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A women's rights group wants Onesimus Twinamasiko to apologise and seek couples' therapy.

Southern African tournament, featuring four nations, to be held in Zambia

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Four leading nations in the southern African region will make use of the international window later this month to play a tournament in Zambia.

The girl who convinced the Maasai to stop FGM

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Aged eight, Nice Leng'ete was destined to undergo female genital mutilation. But she fought back. This is her story.

Letter from Africa: In defence of aid workers’ lives of luxury

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Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on her interactions with aid agencies in crisis zones.