Senegal v Ivory Coast: Lamine Gassama tackled in Paris friendly pitch invasion

A pitch invasion sees Senegal's Lamine Gassama tackled by a fan as their friendly with Ivory Coast in Paris is abandoned.

Ahmed Kathrada: South Africa’s anti-apartheid veteran dies

Ahmed Kathrada, who spent 26 years in prison for his activism, was a close associate of Nelson Mandela.

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What’s Up Africa: Pastor Doom? Why not Pastor Whipped cream?

What's Up Africa: Were customs officers left a little red-faced at Johannesburg Airport?

What’s Up Africa: Pastor Doom? Why not Pastor Whipped cream?

What's Up Africa: Were customs officers left a little red-faced at Johannesburg Airport?

Violette Uwamahoro: Rwanda court releases UK woman

A judge says no evidence warrants detaining the pregnant woman and frees her after five weeks in custody.

South Sudan attack ‘could hinder aid deliveries’

"Shocking" killing of aid workers is causing charities to re-assess famine relief in South Sudan.

Watford’s Isaac Success aims for World Cup with Nigeria

Watford striker Isaac Success is determined to help Nigeria qualify for the 2018 World Cup after making his senior debut for the Super Eagles.

Tanzania rapper Nay wa Mitego freed after Magufuli criticism

Tanzania's president "loves" a rap song which had led to the arrest of the artist, who is now free.

Ghana’s former video analyst Gerard Nus ends protest

A former member of Ghana's coaching team, Gerard Nus, ends his sit-in protest as he is paid all his bonuses by the football association.