Nairobi building collapse: Two children rescued

A boy and a girl survive, but two deaths are confirmed after a building collapsed in Nairobi.

Zambia opposition MPs suspended after missing president’s speech

The suspension is for boycotting a speech by the president and comes amid criticism of the government.

Cheick Tiote: Papiss Cisse leads tributes at memorial in China

Papiss Cisse leads the tributes at a memorial for former Newcastle team-mate Cheick Tiote, who died after collapsing in training in China.

Power to the people?

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers growing calls for changes in the way Nigeria is governed.

Nairobi building collapse: ‘I don’t know where my son is’

The BBC's Anne Soy reports from Nairobi, where a seven-storey building has collapsed.

Super Eagles refuse to blame SA footballs for defeat

The fall-out from Nigeria's dramatic defeat to South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday looks set to continue.

Marikana massacre: Shot nine times and survived

One man who survived being shot nine times during the Marikana massacre relives that day.

McCarthy takes over as Cape Town head coach

Former South African striker Benni McCarthy is appointed the new head coach of Premier Soccer League club, Cape Town City.

South Africa’s Helen Zille makes unreserved apology for tweets

Helen Zille, from South Africa's main opposition party is sorry for saying that colonialism has some positive aspects.

Devastation in the wake of South Africa wildfires

People in South Africa's Western Cape province are dealing with the impact of wildfires in which seven people died.