Lagos settlement demolished despite court order

The informal settlement was home to nearly 4,700 people, activists say.

Uganda to get security cameras after police death

President Museveni says public safety will be "guarded at all costs" with installation of security cameras.

Milton Nkosi: Colonial tweets undermine South Africa’s opposition

Colonial tweets by former party leader could end South African opposition party's chances of winning the next election.

First task is to audit Caf – Ahmad

Newly-appointed Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad says his first job is to conduct an audit of the body.

Consumers demand cheaper Africa data

Throughout Africa, consumers are complaining of what they see as exorbitant data costs, and are calling on mobile operators to cut prices. The BBC's Vumani Mkhize has more.

Malawi make U-turn over Nations Cup withdrawal

Malawi will now compete in 2019 Nations Cup and 2018 CHAN qualifying less than a week after stating they would withdraw.

Zanzibar admitted as full Caf member

Zanzibar becomes a full member of Caf and its national team will be able to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Malian FA suspended by Fifa over government interference

Mali's Football Association is suspended by Fifa until further notice over government interference in football matters.

Sassa crisis: SA court averts welfare payments crisis

Reprieve for 17 million South Africans who had faced losing their state welfare support next month.

Attack on Somali migrant boat ‘kills 31’

It is unclear who was behind a helicopter attack which killed 42 refugees and injured 80.