Liberian midwife: I have 1,000 babies named after me

Midwife Alice delivered her first baby at gunpoint during Liberia's first civil war.

Egypt court sentences 75 to death over 2013 pro-Morsi protests

The case focused on violence that broke out after President Morsi was removed in 2013.

Nigeria Federation opens preliminary investigation into Salisu Yusuf

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirms it has opened preliminary investigations into an allegation of bribery against coach Salisu Yusuf.

Etoile du Sahel reach African Champions League quarter-finals

Etoile du Sahel beat Mbabane Swallows to become the first club to reach the quarter-finals of this season's African Champions League.

Esperance, Mazembe join Etoile in last eight

Esperance and TP Mazembe join Etoile du Sahel in the quarter-finals of this season's African Champions League.

Zimbabwe comedians laugh at power after Robert Mugabe

Zimbabwean comics test the limits as they wait to see if historic elections bring new freedoms.

Tanzania retain Cecafa Women’s Cup

Tanzania's Kilimanjaro Queens retain the regional Cecafa Women's Challenge Cup, finishing ahead of Uganda on goal difference.

Tanzania retain Cecafa Women’s Cup

Tanzania's Kilimanjaro Queens retain the regional Cecafa Women's Challenge Cup, finishing ahead of Uganda on goal difference.

Ghana MPs giggle over ‘Wise Vagina’ village name

Areas named after genitals leaves parliament in Ghana in fits of laughter.

African duo name Under-20 Women’s World Cup squads

Africa's representatives at the Under-20 Women's World Cup finals, Nigeria and Ghana, have named their squads for next month's finals.