Usakos, a community scarred by apartheid

A new exhibition of photographs shows how apartheid changed this small Namibian town.

Holders DR Congo knocked out of CHAN by Congo Brazzaville

Holders DR Congo fail to qualify for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals after a 1-1 draw with neighbours Congo Brazzaville.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari returns from UK

The Nigerian leader spent three months in the UK seeking treatment for an unspecified illness.

Omagbemi not on shortlist for Nigeria coaching role

Florence Omagbemi, who led Nigeria to an eighth Women's African title, says she is 'shocked' at not making the shortlist for the role of coach.

Caf inspection visit to Cameroon postponed

An inspection mission to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Cameroon is postponed by the Confederation of African Football (Caf).

Grace Mugabe fails to appear at leaders summit in SA

Police want to interview Mrs Mugabe about an alleged assault at a hotel in Johannesburg.

South Africa minister Mduduzi Manana resigns over assault claim

Deputy Education Minister Mduduzi Manana is accused of assaulting a woman in a nightclub.

Cry Sierra Leone

Reporter Umaru Fofana reflects on a week that saw horrific mudslide and flooding in the capital, Freetown.

Congo mudslide death toll ‘to rise to 200’

Households were buried after heavy rains caused parts of a nearby mountain to collapse.

History of Africa: The Senegalese healer who talks to trees

Senegalese people come from far and wide to see Malik Sow, seeking advice, wisdom and traditional healing.