Why Nigeria’s historic dye pits in Kano risk closure

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They once dressed "the blue men of the desert", but modern tastes and insecurity could spell their end.

Ehab Galal: Egypt appoint Pyramids boss to succeed Carlos Queiroz

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Ehab Galal is appointed as Egypt's new national coach after the Pharaohs parted company with Carlos Queiroz.

South Africa’s Durban floods: At least 45 die as rain and mudslides cause havoc

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People stand on rooftops awaiting rescue after flooding along Durban's coast kills at least 45.

Patrice Beaumelle: Ivory Coast decide not to renew coach’s contract

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Ivory Coast's football federation (FIF) decide not to renew the contract of national team coach Patrice Beaumelle.

Didier Drogba: Ex-Chelsea star cleared to stand in Ivory Coast polls

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Didier Drogba will be one of six candidates to run for president of Ivory Coast's football federation later this month.

Southern Africa storms fuelled by climate change – study

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Scientists say the rainfall during storms in the region was heavier and the damage worse than before.

Eya Guezguez: Tunisian Olympic sailor dies aged 17 after training accident

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Sailor Eya Guezguez, Tunisia's youngest competitor at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, dies aged 17 after a training accident on Sunday.

Ayman Hadhoud: Questions over Egyptian economist’s mysterious death

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Official accounts as to what happened to Ayman Hadhoud differ, with his family seeking the truth.

Osinachi Nwachukwu: Nigeria gospel singer’s husband arrested over death

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Peter Nwachukwu is in police custody after his wife Osinachi Nwachukwu died on Friday in Abuja.

Somalia drought: ‘If we don’t act, 350,000 will perish’

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At least 4.5m Somalis are facing a famine as the country experiences its worst drought in a decade.