Harnessing the power of ‘Graviticity’

A Scottish firm plans to generate electricity using weights that will be lowered down disused mine shafts

Riyad Mahrez: PFA chief wants Leicester dispute settled ‘as soon as possible’

Riyad Mahrez and Leicester should aim to resolve their dispute "as soon as possible", says players' union chief Gordon Taylor.

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma could quit within days – ANC

The head of South Africa's ruling ANC is in direct talks with President Zuma over a power transfer.

Caf president Ahmad backs CHAN future

The Caf president Ahmad, says he does not see the need for major changes to the format of the African Nations Championship (CHAN).

Why one man in South Africa challenged homophobia

Oratile Keith challenged homophobia online to highlight the prejudice that LGBT people still face in Africa.

Nigerian masterpiece found in London flat

Ben Enwonwu's "Tutu" became a symbol of reconciliation after the Nigerian-Biafran conflict.

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.