Rex Tillerson slams China’s relationship with Africa

The US secretary of state launches a stinging attack ahead of his six-nation tour of Africa.

2019 Afcon: Cameroon boosted by Moroccan support

Cameroon's hosting of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations receives a major boost after Morocco throws its support behind next year's finals.

Egypt call up midfielder El-Shahat for first time

Egypt head coach Hector Cuper has announced a 17-man squad for a training camp this month, as midfielder Hussein El-Shahat earns his first call-up.

Rwanda church closures: Pastors arrested for defying order

They are accused of holding "illegal" secret meetings to decide how to defy the closure of churches.

World’s last male northern white rhino Sudan improves slightly

Sudan, whose future was "not looking bright", rallies slightly as his carers treat his wounds.

BBC Oromo service comes 23 years after Ethiopia listener’s request

Mulugeta Debebe Gamachu wrote to the BBC in 1995 asking for a service in his mother tongue Afaan Oromo.

Child marriage numbers falling, says Unicef

The UN children's agency estimates 25 million child marriages have been prevented in the past decade.

Technology vs. Technophobia

BAU is the world’s leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems. Here we focus on the debate between technology and technophobia...

Raja Casablanca held at home in Confed Cup

African giants Raja Casablanca of Morocco and Club Africain of Tunisia are in trouble after the first leg of their Confederation Cup last-32 fixtures.

Holders Wydad score big in opening Champions League defence

Wydad Casablanca of Morocco began the defence of their African Champions League crown with a big win over Ivory Coast's Williamsville.