South Africa train crash: 200 injured near Johannesburg

Passengers on the commuter train sustained "minor to moderate" injuries when it crashed near Johannesburg.

Zamalek’s winless league streak against Al Ahly continues

Zamalek's latest 3-0 loss to Al Ahly means it is now 3886 days since they last won an Egyptian league match against their arch-rivals.

Romania’s changing face

Tobi Ibitoye went from the odd black kid to a pop star, epitomising Romania's changing attitude.

Oumar Niasse: Everton striker expected to leave in squad clearout

Oumar Niasse is expected to leave Everton with summer signings Davy Klaassen and Sandro also potential high-profile departures.

Nigeria’s DSS ‘arrests Cameroon separatist leader’

English speaking Cameroonians say they have been marginalised by the country's French speakers.

Ghana bars recruits over stretch marks and bleached skin

The Ghanaian Immigration Service disqualifies female candidates with bleached skin and stretch marks from ongoing recruitment exercise.

Somaliland passes first law against rape

Until now, families arranged for victims to be forced to marry their rapists to avoid being shamed.

Burkina Faso’s Jonathan Pitroipa aims to relaunch career in Belgium

Burkina Faso forward Jonathan Pitroipa is aiming to relaunch his career with Belgian side Royal Antwerp after six months without a club.

Ibrahim Kargbo Junior on the move with sights set on Belgium

Ibrahim Kargbo Junior says his move to Belgium is aimed at increasing his chances of playing for the Belgian national team rather than Sierra Leone.

Why African millennials can’t get enough of Bitcoin

African millenials explain to Catherine Byaruhanga the attraction of risky cryptocurrency Bitcoin.