From slavery to Italy’s fashion world

Bassirou fled Burkina Faso because he feared for his life. His life changed thanks to a project in Italy.

Rising from the ashes

The one thing all Zimbabweans yearn for this year is an economic revival.

Caf president Ahmad explains why they dropped two awards

Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad explains why Caf removed two categories from its awards ceremony.

Caf president Ahmad explains why they dropped two awards

Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad explains why Caf removed two categories from its awards ceremony.

Equatorial Guinea ‘stops coup attempt by mercenaries’

Mercenaries attempted to launch a coup in the West African country, its government says.

DR Congo’s Bakambu close to China move

DR Congo striker Cedric Bakambu is on the verge of moving to Chinese side Beijing Guoan according to his coach at Spanish club Villarreal.

DR Congo’s Ngbakoto leaves QPR for Guingamp

Winger Yeni Ngbakoto leaves QPR to join French Ligue 1 club Guingamp for an undisclosed fee.

Ethiopia to release political prisoners, says prime minister

The PM's announcement could signal the end of "bloody repression", a major rights group says.

Pienaar released by South African champions

Former Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar is released by South African champions Bidvest Wits after just six months at the club

Zambia foreign minister Harry Kalaba resigns over ‘greed’

Some suggest Harry Kalaba's resignation is an attempt to put pressure on President Edgar Lungu.