Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwe’s Afro-jazz legend, dies

Celebrated worldwide, he came to prominence as a voice of the revolution fighting white-minority rule.

‘Beaten and shot by Zimbabwe’s police’

Victims tell of how the security forces have cracking down on protesters.

The Gambia River bridge set to end ‘centuries’ of trade chaos with Senegal

The 1.9km structure spanning the River Gambia is set to revolutionise trade with Senegal.

The Gambia River bridge set to end ‘centuries’ of trade chaos with Senegal

The 1.9km structure spanning the River Gambia is set to revolutionise trade with Senegal.

Ode Fulutudilu: First South African woman to play in Spain’s top-flight

Ode Fulutudilu becomes the first South African woman to sign in the Spanish top-flight as she joins Malaga.

South African on terror charges ‘dies in Mozambique’

Andre Hanekom's family say he died of suspected poisoning ahead of a hearing where they hoped to clear him.

South African on terror charges ‘dies in Mozambique’

Andre Hanekom's family say he died of suspected poisoning ahead of a hearing where they hoped to clear him.

Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt’s largest stadium a ‘spare’

The Egypt Football Association announces that the country's biggest venue the Borg Al Arab will only be a 'spare' stadium for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Egypt’s Pyramids sign Peru international Cristian Benavente

Egyptian club Pyramids sign Peru international midfielder Cristian Benavente from Belgium side Charleroi.

The story of British-Somalis in Manchester

A new film about Somalis in Manchester challenges decades of negative coverage, its directors say.