South African Youtubers Pap Culture explore African identity

The young South Africans challenge assumptions about identity and culture on their YouTube channel.

Sierra Leone election: Julius Maada Bio beats Samura Kamara in first round

Julius Maada Bio - who once led a military junta in the country - now faces a run-off.

Uganda’s Makerere University: ‘My lecturer tried to rape me’

A student at Uganda's Makerere University says staff harassed her when she reported an attempted rape.

The Eritrean runner fearing deportation

Amar is one of thousands of African migrants being told to leave Israel, or face arrest.

El Kaabi named in Morocco squad for World Cup friendlies

Ayoub El Kaabi, the top scorer at the recent African Nations Championship (CHAN), is named in Morocco's 28-man squad for World Cup friendlies.

Superhero Sandale-man is Senegal’s Black Panther

Everyone knows Superman, Batman and Spider-Man. But have you heard of Senegalese super-hero Sandale-man?

Dozens of students die as bus falls off cliff in Ethiopia

Reports say most of the victims in Legambo district were university students.

Ahly secure landmark 40th Egyptian league triumph

Cairo giants Al Ahly are Egyptian champions for the 40th time, as coach el Badry praises an "extraordinary season".

Tracing sickle cell back to one child, 7,300 years ago

Once upon a time in the rainy Sahara forest a child was born with a mutation - or so scientists think.

Aubameyang – ‘confidence is back’

Gabon's Arsenal striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, says his goal against Watford has helped boost his confidence after a 'difficult' start in the Premier League.