Gambia: Appeal after rape claim against ex-president Jammeh

Women and girls are urged to report any sexual violence committed by the exiled former president.

Women’s World Cup: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Cameroon

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Cameroon for team misconduct, offensive behaviour and fair play breaches during the Women's World Cup loss to England.

Uganda 1-1 Zimbabwe: Africa Cup of Nations Group A game ends in draw in Cairo

Uganda and Zimbabwe play out an entertaining draw in Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo.

Nigeria 1-0 Guinea: Kenneth Omeruo goal takes Nigeria into last 16

Nigeria become the first team to qualify for the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations as they beat Guinea 1-0.

Kenya halts Lamu coal power project at World Heritage Site

Environmental campaigners say the project would increase Kenya's greenhouse gas emissions by 700%.

Kenya halts Lamu coal power project at World Heritage Site

Environmental campaigners say the project would increase Kenya's greenhouse gas emissions by 700%.

Why Zimbabwe has banned foreign currencies

The move shocks many as the largely cashless society fears a local currency that fuelled hyperinflation.

‘I refused to marry Yahya Jammeh – then he raped me’

Fatou "Toufah" Jallow says Mr Jammeh sexually assaulted her after she had won a beauty pageant.

‘I refused to marry Yahya Jammeh – then he raped me’

Fatou "Toufah" Jallow says Mr Jammeh sexually assaulted her after she had won a beauty pageant.

Nigeria Ore road helicopter ‘picked up stroke victim’

A helicopter company insists a motorway rescue was an emergency, not a billionaire escaping traffic.