Namibia: More than 100 hippos die in suspected anthrax outbreak

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Pictures from Namibia's remote Bwabwata National Park show rivers filled with dozens of dead hippos.

South African keeper up for goal of year

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Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is nominated for Fifa's Puskas Award for his 'scorpion kick' volley against Crystal Palace in January.

Under-17 World Cup: Mali beat Turkey as Ghana lose to USA

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African champions Mali easily beat Turkey 3-0 but Ghana lose to USA 1-0 in their second games at the Under-17 World Cup in India.

Boko Haram suspects on trial in Nigeria’s Kainji town

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The secret trials of thousands taking place in Nigeria raise concerns about lack of transparency.

2018 World Cup: Egypt’s president rewards players and coach

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Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi rewards the national football team and coach Hector Cuper with US$85,000 as they qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

Egypt’s football fans cheer World Cup qualification

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Egyptian football fans are joyously celebrating their country's qualification for the 2018 World Cup.

Egyptians take to streets to celebrate World Cup qualification

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Ecstatic Egyptian football fans took over the streets of Cairo to celebrate their World Cup qualification.

Tunisia health minister Slim Chaker dies after charity run

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The minister, Slim Chaker, had a heart attack after taking part in a charity marathon.

Club World Cup: African champions to face Pachuca

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This year's African Champions League winners will face North and Central American champions Pachuca of Mexico at December's Club World Cup.

UK MP defends meeting with Mugabe

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The veteran MP has been accused of handing a "huge fillip" to Zimbabwean president.