Lusaka-based artist Stary Mwaba on the importance of painting

Lusaka-based artist Stary Mwaba says that art has an important role to play in preserving history.

UK deporting ex-UBS trader Adoboli to Ghana

The former banker convicted of fraud has been flown out of the UK despite a campaign to stop deportation.

UK deporting ex-UBS trader Adoboli to Ghana

The former trader convicted of fraud is taken to Heathrow Airport despite a campaign to stop deportation.

Mali name six foreign-based players for Women’s Afcon finals

Mali coach Mohammed Saloum Houssein has named six foreign-based players in his squad for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ghana.

Nigeria, England or Republic of Ireland?

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill will not rush Michael Obafemi into making a decision on his international future.

Eritrea breakthrough as UN sanctions lifted

Lifting of the arms ban, asset freeze and travel restrictions follows a historic deal with Ethiopia.

Eritrea sanctions to be lifted after nine years

Lifting of the arms ban, asset freeze and travel restrictions follows a historic deal with Ethiopia.

Kenya file late appeal over Women’s Nations Cup exclusion

Kenya's Football Federation (FKF) appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in a late bid to reverse their exclusion from the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Hope for mountain gorilla

Mountain gorilla: Conservation efforts appear to be paying off for large, charismatic animals.

Hope for mountain gorilla

Mountain gorilla: Conservation efforts appear to be paying off for large, charismatic animals.