Ivory Coast-born Coulibaly’s World Cup bid with Tunisia blocked

Ivory Coast-born Fousseny Coulibaly will not go through the process of naturalisation for Tunisia citizenship and will miss the World Cup finals in Russia.

Kenya’s Ralia Odinga calls for new elections

Mr Odinga believes the country's president, Uhuru Kenyatta, lacks legitimacy.

Old Ethiopian plane becomes cafe in the town of Oromia

Customers flock to the Ethiopian cafe for its unusual setting and homemade honey wine.

Kenya deports Miguna Miguna over Odinga ‘swearing-in’

The Chief Justice criticises the government for not obeying court orders to release Miguna Miguna.

Why South Africa’s Zuma is under pressure: Six key dates

Jacob Zuma's future may be decided in the coming days. This is why.

Why South Africa’s Zuma is under pressure: Six key dates

Jacob Zuma's future may be decided in the coming days. This is why.

South Africa: ANC holds ‘fruitful’ talks with President Zuma

A key meeting about the South African president's future is delayed after "fruitful discussions".

South Africa suspends Jacob Zuma’s state of the nation address

The move to halt Thursday's parliament speech comes as pressure piles on South Africa's leader to quit.

Zuma must go, says Nelson Mandela Foundation

South Africa has seen "systematic looting" under President Zuma's rule, the foundation says.

Mogadishu truck bomber sentenced to death

At least 500 people died last October in the attack carried out at a busy junction in Somalia's capital.