Belgian Paul Put appointed as new Guinea coach

The former Burkina Faso, Gambia and Kenya national coach, Paul Put, is named as the new coach of Guinea.

Ntsikelelo Solani: ‘My signature item are leather bow ties’

Fashion designer Ntsikelelo Solani was inspired by his high school leather jacket.

Cameroon’s Mbia leaves China’s Hebei China by mutual consent

Cameroon international midfielder Stephane Mbia departs Chinese club Hebei China Fortune by "mutual consent".

Does South Africa face Islamic State group threat?

The mysterious case of a British-South African horticulturalist couple allegedly kidnapped by IS in South Africa.

Ghanaian Thomas Partey signs new Atletico deal

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is rewarded for his impressive form at Spanish giants Atletico Madrid with a new deal until the end of June 2023.

South Africa’s wilting vineyards

The severe drought in South Africa's Western Cape is hitting winemakers hard.

Burkina Faso attack: French embassy targeted in Ouagadougou

Twin attacks, also targeting army headquarters, leave eight security personnel dead.

Wrong patient given brain surgery in Kenya

Staff at a Kenyan hospital suspended after reports a brain surgery was performed on the wrong patient.

Africa’s week in pictures: 24 February – 1 March 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

‘My hero is a bald referee’

Why one Liberian boy was very happy to receive a yellow card from his football hero.