Kenyan $2m jackpot winner Abisai doubts he will bet again

The $2m payout is reportedly one of the biggest ever paid in East Africa.

Nigeria’s President Buhari urged to take medical leave

Prominent Nigerians say president should take leave after "apparent deterioration" of his health.

Egypt violence: Three police killed in Cairo attack

The assailants opened fire on a security convoy on the main ring road in the city's Nasr City area.

Bruno Manga: Cardiff City optimistic defender could stay with the club

Cardiff City are optimistic defender Bruno Manga may sign a new contract to remain at the Welsh club.

‘Working from home’

In our series of letters from African journalists, Mannir Dan Ali writes that President Muhamadu Buhari has been accused of being as secretive about his health as his US counterpart Donald Trump has been about his tax returns.

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma abandons rally after being booed

Scuffles break out as protesters demand the resignation of South Africa's scandal-hit president.

Black but beautiful? ‘It’s not a compliment’

Abeer Sinder is Saudi Arabia's first black beauty vlogger. But sometimes, she says, the compliments she receives aren't flattering.

French forces kill militants in Mali forest

The operation follows the death of a French soldier in the West African country earlier this month.

Muntari reports ‘racist abuse’, is booked and walks off

Former Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Muntari walks off the pitch in protest after being booked during Pescara's Serie A game at Cagliari.

Muntari reports ‘racist abuse’, is booked and walks off

Former Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Muntari walks off the pitch in protest after being booked during Pescara's Serie A game at Cagliari.