Comoros coach Amir Abdou extends contract

Comoros coach Amir Abdou extends his contract for six month initially with the option of a further two years.

Bankers arrested over ‘Mozambique fraud’

US authorities allege the men took part in a fraud scheme to supply loans to firms in Mozambique.

Africa’s week in pictures: 28 December – 3 January

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Africa’s week in pictures: 28 December – 3 January

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Jurgen Klopp: Vincent Kompany deserved red in Man City win over Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp believes Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany should have been sent off in Liverpool's defeat at the Etihad.

Ghanaian Isaac Owusu-Bempah’s church stormed over prophecy

A self-styled prophet angers Muslim youth by predicting the death of the county's main imam.

Yemen cholera epidemic strain ‘came from eastern Africa’

Researchers believe the strain behind the worst epidemic in history was carried to Yemen by migrants.

DR Congo election: Church finds clear winner

The influential Catholic Church urges the authorities to be truthful and announce the result.

Doll maker Khulile Vilakazi Ofosu on diverse dolls

South African toy maker Khulile Vilakazi Ofosu creates a diverse range of dolls to reflect real life.

Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed: The leader promising to heal a nation

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has introduced dramatic reforms but still faces ethnic divisions.