Tanzania worshippers swept away in river baptism

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The pastor in charge of the ceremony has been detained by Tanzanian police.

Debating Africa

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Every month we travel to a different African country to discuss a chosen topic.

West Brom sign Egypt defender Hegazi on loan

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West Brom sign Egypt central defender Ahmed Hegazi on a season-long loan with an option to make the deal permanent.

Ouakam suspended by Senegalese federation after tragedy

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US Ouakam have been temporarily suspended by Senegal's football federation following a stampede which resulted in the deaths of eight fans.

Ouakam suspended by Senegalese federation after tragedy

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US Ouakam have been temporarily suspended by Senegal's football federation following a stampede which resulted in the deaths of eight fans.

Zambia baboon causes power cut in Livingstone

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The animal survived a massive electric shock that would have killed a human, the power company says.

Protest delays Senegal deportation

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Passengers may be fined after trying to stop a Senegalese man's deportation from Barcelona.

Cameroon elite army boat capsizes leaving many missing

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More than 30 soldiers from the Rapid Intervention Brigade are still missing after Sunday's accident.

Adebayor: ‘I don’t talk to my family anymore’

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Togolese striker Emmanuel Adebayor speaks exclusively to the BBC about the family issues that have dogged his career.

Egypt Cairo: Deadly battle between police and island ‘squatters’

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One person is killed as police battle residents of an impoverished island in the River Nile.