Uganda’s lesson in how to treat refugees

Uganda took in more refugees than any other country last year - mostly fleeing the conflict in South Sudan - and has been praised for its open-door policy.

Nigeria’s Enyeama welcomes Burkinabe star

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama is pleased to see Burkinabe international Herve Koffi join him at French club Lille.

Egyptian clubs warned over Qatar crisis

The Confederation of African Football issues a warning to Egyptian clubs to stay out of the political crisis in the Gulf.

Kenya cholera outbreak hits dozens at health conference

Delegates were attending a conference organised by Kenya's Ministry of Health in Nairobi.

South Africa’s Robben Island to cull 400 deer

Numbers have increased since hunting was banned after Nelson Mandela's prison was declared a museum.

Zambia U20 star Mwepu joins Austria’s Salzburg

Enock Mwepu, one Zambia's star performers at the recent Under-20 World Cup, joins Austrian top flight club Redbull Salzburg.

Kenya’s schoolgirls to get free sanitary pads from government

Many Kenyan girls end up missing school because sanitary protection is too expensive.

South Africa court allows secret Zuma no-confidence vote

It is up to South Africa's parliamentary Speaker to decide whether the vote will be held in secret.

Kenya ‘colour run’ to boost unity ahead of elections

A riot of colours as Kenyans run to defy divisions ahead of August polls.

Congo peacekeepers to leave CAR amid sex abuse allegations

The UN force in the Central African Republic has been plagued by allegations of sexual abuse.