Raphael Tuju: Kenya is not a nation state

Kenya's governing Jubilee Party's Raphael Tuju on the problems faced forging a country.

Nigeria’s Dana Air blames passenger after door falls off

Passengers dispute the airline's suggestion that someone tampered with the emergency exit door.

German-born Rani Khedira rejects Tunisia World Cup opportunity

German-born Rani Khedira turns down the chance of playing at the World Cup as he rejects an approach to play from Tunisia.

Villagers still waiting for share of $6.5m diamond

The villagers who dug up Sierra Leone's $6.5m "peace diamond" say they are still waiting for a share of the sale.

Lighting up the rainbow

An LED illuminated bridge now links up two key areas in Long Beach, California

Harnessing the power of ‘Graviticity’

A Scottish firm plans to generate electricity using weights that will be lowered down disused mine shafts

Riyad Mahrez: PFA chief wants Leicester dispute settled ‘as soon as possible’

Riyad Mahrez and Leicester should aim to resolve their dispute "as soon as possible", says players' union chief Gordon Taylor.

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma could quit within days – ANC

The head of South Africa's ruling ANC is in direct talks with President Zuma over a power transfer.

Caf president Ahmad backs CHAN future

The Caf president Ahmad, says he does not see the need for major changes to the format of the African Nations Championship (CHAN).