Egypt Cairo: Deadly battle between police and island ‘squatters’

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One person is killed as police battle residents of an impoverished island in the River Nile.

DR Congo rangers killed in raid to free US journalist

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The journalist and three other rangers were abducted in the Okapi wildlife reserve on Friday.

Burkina Faso star Aristide Bance moves to Egypt’s Al Masry

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Burkina Faso striker Aristide Bance signs for Egypt's Al Masry on a two-year deal from Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas.

Burkina Faso star Aristide Bance moves to Egypt’s Al Masry

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Burkina Faso striker Aristide Bance signs for Egypt's Al Masry on a two-year deal from Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas.

Clinton Njie: Tottenham’s Cameroon forward heading to Marseille

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Tottenham announce they have agreed a deal with Marseille for their Cameroon forward Clinton Njie to join the French club on a permanent deal.

Indian twist for Africa’s basket weavers

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In Zimbabwe a project with India's National Institute of Design is helping basket weavers earn more from their work.

History of Africa: The village where ancient Egypt lives on

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Zeinab Badawi's continuing quest to uncover the history of Africa takes her to the Pharonic Village in Cairo, where she explores the most famous civilisation on the continent.

Senegal Demba Diop: Football stadium collapse kills eight

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A wall gave way during clashes following a League Cup final at the venue in the capital Dakar.

Journeyman Kakuta looks to kick start career at Amiens

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From Chelsea hopeful to journeyman - DR Congo's Gael Kakuta hopes his move to Amiens, his 12th professional club, will kick start his career.

Nigerian restaurant brings African fusion cuisine to London

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A new Nigerian restaurant has opened in London - but its owners are hoping to create an entirely new type of cuisine.