Dambe: Combat sport in Nigeria reinventing itself for a new generation

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A young fighter attempts to forge a career in dambe, a Nigerian Hausa combat sport developed from spear and shield warfare.

Bus crash in Algeria kills footballer and coach from Mouloudia Club El Bayadh

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All football has been suspended in Algeria after a bus crash on Wednesday killed a player and coach from Mouloudia Club El Bayadh.

Niger coup leaders expel French, but not US, troops fighting jihadists

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As the last French anti-jihadist forces leave, US troops remain with the military junta's blessing.

DR Congo elections: ‘I was scared, but everything went well’

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DR Congo's 44 million voters have been voting for their next president despite to lengthy delays.

Isabel dos Santos: Angolan billionaire hit with £580m asset freeze

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A firm once run by Isabel dos Santos is seeking huge damages from the controversial Angolan billionaire.

French court jails former Rwanda doctor for 24 years for role in 1994 genocide

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Sosthene Munyemana is jailed for 24 years by a French court for his involvement in the 1994 genocide.

DR Congo elections: Vote enters second day after ‘chaos’

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Four opposition candidates have called for the entire election to be rerun after Wednesday's long delays.

William Ruto: The ‘tax collector’ president sparking Kenyans’ anger

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Tax hikes have led to many Kenyans saying their president is a greedy tax collector like Zacchaeus.

Andre Onana: Manchester United goalkeeper ‘has decision’ over Africa Cup of Nations

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Manchester United's Andre Onana has a career decision to make over joining Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations, says Eric Djemba-Djemba.

How DR Congo-Kenya rebel-group row has rattled regional relations

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The announcement, in Nairobi, of a new Congolese rebel alliance has damaged diplomatic ties.