Cameroon election: Five things to know about the presidential poll

The country will vote for its next president amid a civil conflict in its English-speaking regions.

Confederation Cup: Raja beat Enyimba, Masry and Vita Club draw

Abdelilah Hafidi scores for Raja Casablanca in their 1-0 win away to Enyimba in the first leg of the African Confederation Cup semi-final, as Al Masry and AS Vita Club draw.

Lagos’ floating slum Makoko – what’s it like to live there?

Makoko slum in Lagos is built on stilts and was founded as a fishing village in the 19th Century.

Guinea-Bissau migrant shipwreck: Dozens feared dead

About 60 people are feared to have drowned when a wooden boat capsized in a storm off Guinea-Bissau.

Guinea-Bissau migrant shipwreck: Dozens feared dead

About 60 people are feared to have drowned when a wooden boat capsized in a storm off Guinea-Bissau.

Melania Trump, US first lady, visits Ghana slave fort

The US first lady, on her first visit to Africa, says the slave trade was "really a tragedy".

Melania Trump, US first lady, visits Ghana slave fort

The US first lady, on her first visit to Africa, says the slave trade was "really a tragedy".

Nigeria amputees crowd-fund for World Cup in Mexico

After missing the last three World Cups Nigeria's amputee team turns to a crowd-funding campaign in order to play in Mexico.

South Sudan FA boss Francis Francis Amin denies selection meddling

The President of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) Francis Amin denies claims by former coach of interfering in team selection.

Injured Chancel Mbemba in DR Congo squad along with Cedric Bakambu

Injured Porto defender Chancel Mbemba is named in the DR Congo squad despite not having played yet this season as Cedric Bakambu returns.