Somalia Mogadishu: Deadly attacks rock capital

Security forces battled armed militants who stormed a hotel in Mogadishu after two deadly blasts.

Tanzania deports lawyers accused of ‘promoting homosexuality’

Police in Dar es Salaam accuse the group of 'promoting homosexuality' - a charge the lawyers deny.

Brazil beat Mali to take third place at the U17 World Cup

Brazil beat Mali 2-0 in Kolkata on Saturday to finish in third place at the 2017 Fifa Under-17 World Cup.

Sierra Leone withdrawn from Women’s U17s

Sierra Leone are the latest African team to pull out of the 2018 Women's Under-17 World Cup qualifiers, with the FA blaming "financial difficulties."

Ethiopia and Rwanda to meet in play-off for place at 2018 CHAN

Ethiopia and Rwanda will meet in a two-legged play-off for the right to replace Egypt at the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco.

Ahly draw 1-1 with Wydad in home leg of Champions League final

Al Ahly of Egypt are held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco's Wydad Casablanca in the first leg of the African Champions League final in Alexandria.

Ghana investigation after child rape ‘pardon’

Campaigners say the case demonstrates a culture in Ghana that shields sex attackers.

Burundi leaves war crimes court

It accuses the International Criminal Court of deliberately targeting Africans for prosecution.

West Ham boss hails Ayew as a ‘game changer’

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says Andre Ayew's "game-changing" abilities can help the struggling Premier League side rise up the table.

The Zimbabwe seed firm taking on the multinationals

Mukushi Seeds is pioneering hybrid maize seeds that it hopes will improve farmer yields in Zimbabwe.