Ghana lodge protest with Fifa after 0-0 draw in Uganda

Ghana lodge a protest with Fifa over refereeing decisions following a 0-0 draw in Uganda which all but ends the Black Stars hopes of qualifying for Russia.

Boutaib hits a hat-trick as Morocco move to the top of Group C

Khalid Boutaib hits a hat-trick as Morocco beat Gabon in Rabat to move above Ivory Coast at the top of Group C in World Cup Qualifying.

Donkey ‘crisis’

The demand for donkey products in China is wiping out millions of animals, many of them in Africa.

Sudan sanctions: US lifts most economic restrictions after two decades

The restrictions have been in place for 20 years, but the US says human rights progress has been made.

Zimbabwe succession row: Grace Mugabe warns of coup plot

Zimbabwe's first lady lashes out amid the simmering row over who will succeed Robert Mugabe, 93.

What’s Up Africa: Are supermarkets or African mothers causing an obesity crisis?

What's Up Africa takes on the UN, Fifa and supermarkets in Africa.

Under-17 World Cup: Ghana beat Colombia as Mali lose to Paraguay

Ghana beat Colombia 1-0 in their opening Group A match at the Under-17 World Cup in India as Mali lose their first match to Paraguay.

Zambian farmer: ‘Water is becoming a problem’

The scarcity of water in Zambia has forced farmers to adopt new irrigation techniques.

South Africa’s drooping flower tourism

Sub-Saharan Africa's lingering drought is hitting the flower tourism industry in South Africa's Western Cape.

Fire at Nairobi’s Gikomba clothes market ‘suspected arson’

President Uhuru Kenyatta orders an investigation into a fire at Kenya’s largest open-air market.