Zimbabwe reporter held over ‘Grace Mugabe underwear’ story

Journalist is likely to face "criminal defamation" charges over news report, lawyers say.

Zimbabwe reporter held over ‘Grace Mugabe underwear’ story

Journalist is likely to face "criminal defamation" charges over news report, lawyers say.

Lazio: Part of Stadio Olimpico to be closed for two games after racist chanting

A section of Lazio's stadium will be closed for two games after racist chanting by fans during the 6-1 home win against Sassuolo on Sunday.

Lazio: Part of Stadio Olimpico to be closed for two games after racist chanting

A section of Lazio's stadium will be closed for two games after racist chanting by fans during the 6-1 home win against Sassuolo on Sunday.

Patience Jonathan: Nigeria ex-first lady decries ‘witch-hunt’

Last year the body that investigates financial crimes froze Mrs Jonathan's bank account.

2018 World Cup: Fifa hands out punishments to several African nations

Gabon and Nigeria are among the African nations punished by Fifa for offences, including fielding an ineligible player and improper conduct, during World Cup qualifying.

Blasts at Uganda MPs Bobi Wine and Allan Ssewanyana’s homes

The MPs say they were targeted because they oppose the scrapping of the presidential age limit.

Egypt ‘escalates LGBT crackdown’ after rainbow flag display

Dozens have been detained since rainbow flags were raised at a concert, Amnesty International says.

Flying the longest zip wire in East Africa

The longest zip wire in East Africa has opened in Kenya, stretching more than 2.2 km (1.4 miles).

King David v Joshua

Joseph Warungu reflects on how the Bible has taken centre stage in the battle for the Kenyan an presidency.