Ex-Gambian President Yahya Jammeh ‘stole $50m’ from state

Yahya Jammeh, who left the country in January, has had his remaining assets frozen by a court.

Migrant rescued from ship’s rudder by Italy coastguard

Italy's coastguard pull a man to safety after he was left clinging to a ship's rudder in the Mediterranean.

South Africa’s Western Cape declares drought disaster

Southern African nations are reeling from a two-year drought, according to the UN.

UK racist jailed for attacking Somali woman

David Gallacher repeatedly kicked the Muslim woman, resulting in her losing her unborn baby.

Zimbabwe hunter ‘crushed to death by shot elephant’

The elephant had reportedly picked up Theunis Botha with its trunk before being shot dead.

Senegal make winning start at U20 World Cup

Senegal begin their Fifa under-20 World Cup campaign in triumphant fashion by beating Saudi Arabia 2-0.

Zambia’s new national strip unveiled

After nearly three years without a kit supplier, Zambia unveil a new strip ahead of their World Cup and Africa Cup qualifiers.

$5 solar light designed for Africa

Manchester's Inventid designed the SM100 solar light, which retails for $5 in African countries.

Will I be next?

Feelings are heightened in South Africa over the safety of women, writes the BBC's Nomsa Maseko following a series of violent attacks against women.

Mali and Niger reach U-17 semi-finals to qualify for World Cup

Niger and Mali secure their place in the semi-finals of the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon to qualify for the Fifa World Cup in India in October.