Jean-Pierre Bemba ‘cannot run for DRC president’

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Jean-Pierre Bemba is deemed ineligible to stand just months after being released from prison.

Uganda’s Bobi Wine crisis: The president and the pop star

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Afrobeats MP Bobi Wine is shaking the political establishment in Uganda, where Yoweri Museveni has been leader for decades.

Hodgson tells Harry the Hornet not to provoke Zaha

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Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson warns Watford mascot Harry the Hornet against "disgraceful" provocation of Wilfried Zaha in Sunday's Premier League game.

Somália joins al-Shabab – the football club

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Brazilian player Somália's decision to join Saudi side Al-Shabab FC has raised eyebrows.

Zimbabwe court upholds President Mnangagwa’s election win

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Zimbabwe's Constitutional Court has ruled that President Mnangagwa lawfully won last month's poll.

Ebola treatment challenged by DR Congo rebel activity

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Insecurity round the town of Oicha presents a "dreaded" scenario, the World Health Organization says.

Arsenal youngster Kelechi Nwakali called up to Nigeria squad

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Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr includes Arsenal youngster Kelechi Nwakali, who is on loan at Porto B, in his squad for a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Thomas Agyepong: Man City winger out to emulate Brandon Barker at Hibernian

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Thomas Agyepong aims to make an even bigger impact at Hibernian than his Manchester City team-mate, Brandon Barker, did last season.

South Africa Zuma inquiry: Gupta ‘threatened to kill’ over bribe offer

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Judges are investigating allegations that the wealthy Gupta family gave orders to ex-President Zuma.

Adam Catzavelos apologises for racist South African rant

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He said such "stupid comments" hampered the healing of racial tensions and caused "unspeakable pain".