Nigeria schools: Kaduna primary teachers fail pupils’ exam

The northern Kaduna state fires more than 21,000 teachers after they failed exams for six-year-olds.

Malawi curfew over ‘vampire’ killings

The president vows to investigate the killings of five people accused of drinking human blood.

Sadio Mane: Liverpool forward out for up to six weeks with hamstring injury

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane could be out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury picked up playing for Senegal.

Under-17 World Cup: Guinea hold Costa Rica, Niger lose to Spain

Guinea come from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Costa Rica as Niger are thrashed 4-0 by Spain at the Under 17 World Cup in India.

Kenya’s Raila Odinga quits election re-run

Opposition leader Raila Odinga pulls out of the 26 October poll re-run, urging a "credible election".

Raila Odinga quits Kenya election re-run

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga pulls out of the 26 October poll re-run, urging a "credible election".

Kenya’s woman matatu designer

Pimped-up minivans are all over Nairobi, but Tsarah Arts says she's the only woman designing them.

Liberia votes to choose Ellen Johnson Sirleaf successor

Ex-footballer George Weah is among those hoping to succeed Africa's first elected female president.

Warning signs

A new smart mobile device is helping to catch cervical cancer early.

Kick It Out says reports of discrimination in football on rise for fifth year

Reported incidents of discrimination at English professional football matches rise by 53% in a year, according to Kick It Out.