Kenyan pupils protest after Nairobi school demolished

Pupils blocked a major road with their desks in Nairobi after the weekend demolition of their school

South African Generations star Mandla Hlatshwayo killed

The former Generations star was shot trying to stop a group stealing mobile phones in a Soweto pub.

Ivorian Seri is named best African player in Ligue 1

Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri becomes the second player from Ivory Coast to be named best African player in France's Ligue 1.

Ivory Coast mutiny: Government announces deal with soldiers

The defence minister announced an accord on state TV but rebel spokesmen said it had been rejected.

Piracy fears

A rise in seizures off the continent raises fears of a new era of maritime crime.

Wearing the trousers

Pili Hussein wanted to make her fortune mining for gemstones in Tanzania, and wasn't put off by the fact that women weren't allowed in the mines

Yaya Toure: Strong chance Manchester City will offer midfielder a new contract

Veteran Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure looks likely to be offered a new contract by Manchester City.

Ivory Coast: Army launches operation ‘to restore order’ after mutiny

Troops are on their way to Bouaké, reports say, as mutinous soldiers continue to stand their ground.

Wanyama and Kane score in stadium finale

Goals from Victor Wanyama and Harry Kane earn Tottenham victory over Manchester United in their final game at White Hart Lane.

Hosts Gabon lose U-17 Nations Cup opener

Hosts Gabon open the Under 17 Africa Cup of Nations in Port Gentil with a big defeat to Guinea, losing the Group A game 5-1.