Nigeria closes Abuja airport for repairs

How will the six-week closure of Nigeria's main airport in Abuja affect passengers?

What’s Up Africa quiz: Could you be Kenya’s anti-corruption tsar?

Take What's Up Africa's quiz to see if could head Kenya's fight against corruption.

Angola appoint Brazilian Roberto Bianchi as coach

Angola appoint Brazilian Roberto Bianchi as coach of their struggling national team, the football federation confirms.

SA man ‘held in UAE over unmarried sex’

The man's mother has pleaded for his release, saying his only crime was to "fall in love".

Zimbabwe FA chairman Chiyangwa threatens Caf with legal action

Zimbabwe FA chairman Phillip Chiyangwa is prepared to take legal action against Caf following a row about a meeting he held.

Why is Nigerian capital’s airport closing?

Abuja airport is shutting for six weeks with passengers being diverted to a tiny airport a two-hour drive away.

Lessons to prevent Zanzibaris from drowning

A charity backs swimming lessons in Zanzibar in an effort to stop people on the island from drowning.

Senegal’s Dakar mayor Khalifa Sall in custody for fraud

The mayor of Senegal's capital is detained for allegedly embezzling nearly $3m, which he denies.

Mali’s Yves Bissouma extends Lille contract

Mali international midfielder Yves Bissouma signs a new contract to stay with French club Lille until 2021.

Zimbabwe media boss gives five tips for women in the industry

The head of Zimbabwean media company, AB Communications, gives her five tips for women who want to be successful in media.