‘Racist’ Gandhi statue removed from University of Ghana

A statue of the Indian independence leader was opposed by lecturers at the University of Ghana.

Ex-Springbok back in intensive care

Former South Africa international Naka Drotske is in intensive care following a setback in his recovery after being shot in a robbery.

DR Congo poll: Blaze hits electoral depot as tense vote nears

The fire - amid a violent poll campaign - destroyed most of the voting machines for the capital.

New Cameroon FA boss Seidou Mbombo Njoya vows ‘transparency’

Newly elected federation president Seidou Mbombo Njoya promises 'transparency' as he bids to rebuild the credibility of football in Cameroon.

In pictures: Ethiopians drum for unity

Ethiopia brings together the more than 80 national or ethnic groups that live in the country in a celebration of diversity.

In pictures: Ethiopians drum for unity

Ethiopia brings together the more than 80 national or ethnic groups that live in the country in a celebration of diversity.

Kenyan model: ‘I won’t wear make-up to hide my scars’

Claudiah Wanjiru says that after a difficult journey her scars have made her beautiful.

Kenyan model: ‘I won’t wear make-up to hide my scars’

Claudiah Wanjiru says that after a difficult journey her scars have made her beautiful.

Morocco decide against 2019 Africa Cup of Nations bid

Morocco will not bid to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations says the country's Minister of Youth and Sport Rachid Talbi Alami

Burundi denies running secret torture houses

The government dismisses a BBC investigation into detention centres as "fake news".