‘I run for the family I’m not allowed to see’

Runner Salah Ameidan takes part in the Sahara Marathon every year - it's the closest he can get to his family, who live in territory governed by Morocco.

Vincent Bolloré under formal investigation in Africa corruption probe

A judge puts billionaire Vincent Bolloré under formal investigation over corruption allegations.

Rodney Saunders: South Africa identifies body of missing horticulturalist

Horticulturalist Rodney Saunders and his wife disappeared in February, in a suspected IS kidnapping.

World Cup boost for Egypt and Mohamed Elneny

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that Mohamed Elneny should recover from an ankle injury to be available for Egypt's World Cup campaign.

Rwanda ‘genocide-era’ mass graves found

The graves are believed to date from the 1994 genocide, which left about 800,000 people dead.

Kenya’s Aboud Omar wants to take Bulgarian sacking to Fifa

Kenya defender Aboud Omar wants to complain to Fifa over his sacking by Bulgarian side Slavia Sofia as he denies the club's allegations.

Elizabeth Ohene: Why did Swaziland take 50 years to change its name?

Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene supports the name eSwatini, but suggests "land of many wives".

Letter from Africa: Why I back the Swazi king’s nation change

Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene supports the name eSwatini, but suggests "land of many wives".

Letter from Africa: Why I back the Swazi king’s nation change

Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene supports the name eSwatini, but suggests "land of many wives".

Pimpin’ rides, African style

The Ugandan entrepreneur finding success using African fabric to style car interiors.