Northern white rhinos: could science save the sub-species?

After the death of the last male northern white rhino, scientists are looking at new ways to revive the sub-species on the brink of extinction.

African Confederation Cup: Holders Raja held by Berkane

African Confederation Cup holders Raja Casablanca grab a 0-0 draw at fellow Moroccans Renaissance Berkane to keep alive their slim quarter-final hopes.

Fespaco: Banned lesbian love story Rafiki wins award

Africa's largest film festival awards Samantha Mugatsia for her banned depiction of a lesbian character.

Fespaco: Banned lesbian love story Rafiki wins award

Africa's largest film festival awards Samantha Mugatsia for her banned depiction of a lesbian character.

Boubacar Barry: Ivorian Nations Cup winning keeper retires from football

Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations winning goalkeeper Boubacar Barry has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect.

Benjamin Moukandjo: Ex-Cameroon skipper leaves Jiangsu Suning

Former Cameroon captain Benjamin Moukandjo leaves Chinese Super League (CSL) club Jiangsu Suning after his contract is terminated by mutual consent.

UFC 235: Kamaru Usman becomes first African champion

Nigeria-born Kamaru Usman makes history after beating American Tyron Woodley in Las Vegas.

UFC 235: Kamaru Usman becomes first African champion

Nigeria-born Kamaru Usman makes history after beating American Tyron Woodley in Las Vegas.

African Champions League: CS Constantine on verge of quarter-finals

CS Constantine of Algeria beat Ismaily of Egypt 3-2 to edge closer to a place in the African Champions League quarter-finals.

Algeria protests: President confirms fresh poll bid despite rallies

President Bouteflika defies protests to run again but says he will not serve a full term.