Namibia withdraw from U-23 qualifiers for financial reasons

Namibia blame a financial squeeze on their decision to withdraw from the opening round of qualifiers for next year's Under 23 Africa Cup of Nations.

Uganda orders military to protect Chinese businesses

President Museveni orders increased patrols to reassure Chinese investors after a spate of thefts.

Chelsea: Fifa allegedly recommends Blues handed two-year transfer ban after signing of minors

Chelsea allegedly face the threat of a two-year transfer ban following a Fifa investigation into their signing of foreign under-18 players, including former striker Bertrand Traore.

Denmark withholds aid to Tanzania after anti-gay comments

Planned payments of $9.8m will be withheld after anti-gay comments by a senior Tanzanian politician.

Denmark withholds aid to Tanzania after anti-gay comments

A government minister says aid worth $9.8m will be withheld from Tanzania after anti-gay rhetoric.

Kehinde Wiley: Obama portrait artist opens Lagos studio

Kehinde Wiley's Barack Obama painting is the first official US presidential portrait by a black artist.

Cameroon conflict: ‘We live in fear in Bamenda’

Journalist Peter Tah describes how life in the Cameroon city of Bamenda has ground to a halt due to the separatist conflict.

Deciding where to bury your parents if they were not born in the UK

It's common for African migrants to be returned back to their native country when they die, but this decision is a hard one if your entire family is based in the UK.

Who should own South Africa’s land?

Plans to redistribute land from white farmers to landless black people are raising deep feelings. Here's why.

Who should own South Africa’s land?

Plans to redistribute land from white farmers to landless black people are raising deep feelings. Here's why.