Africa Cup of Nations: Mohamed Salah helps Egypt win warm-up match

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Egypt warm up with a 3-1 win over fellow qualifiers Guinea as Morocco lose second consecutive friendly.

Prescription drugs sold illegally in Uganda

The BBC has uncovered evidence that prescription drugs have been taken out of circulation by health workers and sold on illegally.

Letter from Africa: ‘Sudan’s revolutionaries offline but not silenced’

The internet has been shut down but pro-democracy protesters are finding ways to fight back.

Ousted Sudan leader Bashir makes first appearance since coup

Wearing a traditional white robe, Omar al-Bashir was taken from jail to the prosecutor's office.

South African teens attempt Cape-to-Cairo in homemade plane

It will take six weeks to cover the 12,000km route in a four-seater they assembled in three weeks.

World Cup 2019: Nigeria on ‘changing mentality’ of women’s football in Africa

Nigeria players Francisca Ordega and Asisat Oshoala on their personal struggles, inspirations and responsibilities going into this summer's World Cup.

World Cup 2019: Nigeria on ‘changing mentality’ of women’s football in Africa

Nigeria players Francisca Ordega and Asisat Oshoala on their personal struggles, inspirations and responsibilities going into this summer's World Cup.

FIH Series Final: Egypt come from behind to beat Ireland 2-1

Ireland's bid to advance to the next stage of Olympic qualification falters with a 2-1 defeat by Egypt at the FIH International Series in France.

Ethiopia anger over texting and internet blackouts

No explanation has been given for the shut downs but they coincide with nationwide exams.

Ethiopia anger over texting and internet blackouts

No explanation has been given for the shut downs but they coincide with nationwide exams.