Master shipbuilders

Madagascar's master shipbuilders can all trace their skills back to one family who arrived on the island more than 150 years ago, writes the BBC's Tim Healy.

South Africa’s AmaZulu FC win promotion by buying league champions

South Africa's AmaZulu FC win promotion by buying the league champions, renaming them AmaZulu and moving them to their own ground.

Madonna opens Malawi children’s hospital

The centre is funded by the singer's Raising Malawi charity and named after daughter Mercy James.

Pistorius legal analyst Brenda Wardle on fraud charges

Brenda Wardle is accused of pretending to be a practising lawyer - a charge she denies.

Gambian youngster Ablie Jallow signs for Metz

The Gambia's under-20 captain Ablie Jallow signs a five-year deal with French first division side Metz from Senegalese champions Generation Foot.

Nigeria first lady Aisha Buhari warns off ‘hyenas’ on Facebook

Aisha Buhari appears to take aim at her husband's officials over his absence due to illness.

‘Women like me don’t play music’ in Burkina Faso

Salimata Diabate was forbidden from playing the balafon, but she is now a renowned musician.

Ola Aina: Chelsea defender joins Hull City on loan for season

Hull City sign Chelsea's 20-year-old defender Ola Aina on a season-long loan.

David Bright to coach Botswana’s national team for a fourth time

David Bright returns to take over the helm of the Botswana national team, signing a three year contract on Monday to replace Englishman Peter Butler.

David Bright to coach Botswana’s national team for a fourth time

David Bright returns to take over the helm of the Botswana national team, signing a three year contract on Monday to replace Englishman Peter Butler.