South Africa police hunt rapist with bitten penis

Hospitals are on the look-out after a pregnant woman was assaulted in front of her child, five.

Africa’s key security challenges for 2018

Ongoing wars, terrorism and growing Western involvement in Africa are set to be key themes in 2018.

Snow falls in the Sahara desert

Residents of a town on the edge of the Sahara desert woke up to a rare sight - snowfall.

Moroccan and African champions Wydad Casablanca sack coach Amotta

Moroccan and African champions Wydad Casablanca sack their coach Hussein Amotta due to bad results on the league this season.

Moroccan and African champions Wydad Casablanca sack coach Amotta

Moroccan and African champions Wydad Casablanca sack their coach Hussein Amotta due to bad results on the league this season.

2019 Afcon inspection team to visit Cameroon this month

An inspection team will arrive in Cameroon on 11 January to assess the country's preparations to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Zimbabwe anti-corruption body investigates Grace Mugabe’s PhD

The former first lady's doctorate was awarded after just months of study in 2014.

Alex Iwobi: Arsenal forward faces fine over pre-match party claims

Arsene Wenger says Alex Iwobi will be fined if it is confirmed he was out partying 36 hours before the FA Cup loss at Nottingham Forest.

South Africa train crash: 200 injured near Johannesburg

Passengers on the commuter train sustained "minor to moderate" injuries when it crashed near Johannesburg.

Zamalek’s winless league streak against Al Ahly continues

Zamalek's latest 3-0 loss to Al Ahly means it is now 3886 days since they last won an Egyptian league match against their arch-rivals.