South Africa football: ‘Being openly gay has held my career back’

Phuti Lekoloane is trying to break stereotypes and pave the way for other gay footballers in South Africa.

Chad: ‘More than 250 rebels’ captured in convoy raid

French military are involved in an operation to stop a convoy of vehicles from Libya.

Francis Uzoho: Nigeria keeper caught up in Cyprus ‘health certificate’ probe

Nigeria goalkeeper Francis Uzoho is left out of Anorthosis Famagusta's squad as an investigation is launched into the authenticity of his health certificate.

Caf boss Ahmad under pressure as Bility seeks answers

Caf President Ahmad faces a threat to his reign after being accused of violating the statutes of African football's ruling body.

Tunisia attacks: Militants jailed over 2015 terror

Seven jihadists get life in prison but others are acquitted for assaults on a museum and beach resort.

Tanzania ‘witchcraft’ murders: ‘Our son was robbed of his future’

'Witchcraft' is blamed for a spate of child abductions and murders in the Njombe region of Tanzania.

Nigerian elections: Is poverty getting worse?

Getting Nigerians out of poverty is seen as a key election issue.

Cambridge University student Peter Biar Ajak ‘detained in hellhole’

Peter Biar Ajak is an outspoken critic of South Sudan and has been detained there since July.

Cambridge University student Peter Biar Ajak ‘detained in hellhole’

Peter Biar Ajak is an outspoken critic of South Sudan and has been detained there since July.

U20 Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria and South Africa book World Cup places

Nigeria and South Africa are through to the semi-finals of the Under 20 Africa Cup of Nations in Niger which means they qualify for this year's World Cup in Poland.