Nigeria and South Africa both come out of recession

The economies of both Nigeria and South Africa grew in the last financial quarter.

Uganda murders: Twenty women killed in four months

Twenty women have been killed in the past four months in and around the capital, Kampala.

Cameroon coach Hugo Broos: Bassogog must vary his game

Cameroon coach Hugo Broos says that Christian Bassogog must learn to vary his game and become less predictable.

Kenya election: Raila Odinga threatens re-run election boycott

Opposition leader Raila Odinga says the changes needed for a credible election are not yet in place.

Bell Pottinger expelled from trade body for South African campaign

The penalty follows a controversial media campaign in South Africa that "incited racial hatred".

Wilfried Bony: Former agents and Swansea City sued by striker

Swansea striker Wilfried Bony will be the focus of a High Court case after the Swans were accused of paying £8m in 'secret commissions'.

2018 World Cup: Cameroon fail to qualify after Nigeria draw

African champions Cameroon cannot qualify for the 2018 World Cup after a 1-1 draw against visiting Nigeria.

Kenya election: Date set for Kenyatta-Odinga re-run

Kenya's presidential election will be re-run on 17 October after the original result was annulled.

‘Brilliant Zimbabwe student’ can stay in UK

Brian White can take his place at Oxford after being granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

‘Brilliant Zimbabwe student’ can stay in UK

Brian White can take his place at Oxford after being granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK.