Somali President Mohamed ‘ready to fight al-Shabab’

Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed tells the BBC that Somalia is on course to defeat the Islamist group

South Africa’s ‘Doom Pastor’ found guilty of assault

Lethebo Rabalago, who sprayed his congregation with "healing" insecticide, is convicted of assault.

Jay Rodriguez: West Brom boss Alan Pardew ‘worried’ about striker’s alleged racial abuse charge

Jay Rodriguez's future prospects and reputation could be harmed by the charge of alleged racial abuse he faces, says Alan Pardew.

Why Marvel’s Black Panther is no ordinary superhero movie

The cast of the newest Marvel Studios film explain why it's a superhero movie with a difference.

South Africa’s Kermit Erasmus released by French club Rennes

South Africa striker Kermit Erasmus is released by French club Rennes despite having five months left on his contract.

Immigrants in South Africa weave their way to success

Street hairdressing is a popular occupation for many immigrants in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Nigerian fake lawyer practised for 15 years in Lagos

A man pretending to be a solicitor for 15 years is charged for impersonation, police say.

Winter Olympics 2018: A guide to Africans competing

An interactive guide to the record number of Africans competing at Pyeongchang 2018.

Ugandans suspended over ‘refugee scam’

In 2016, Uganda registered more refugees than any other country, mostly coming from South Sudan.

Riyad Mahrez: Leicester winger criticises ‘untrue assumptions’ about absence

Riyad Mahrez defends himself from "untrue assumptions" about his absence from Leicester following a failed move to Manchester City.