Alaa Al Aswany: Egypt ‘sues novelist for insulting state’

Bestselling author Alaa Al Aswany is alleged to have insulted the president, army and judiciary.

Ghana’s Fabin to take charge of Uganda at U-17 Nations Cup

Samuel Fabin, who took Ghana to the quarter-finals of the U-17 World Cup in 2017, is appointed as Uganda's coach ahead of next month's U-17 Nations Cup.

Currency artist Ezeanyika Anthony Chibuzor on his life in London

Nigerian 'currency artist' Ezeanyika Anthony Chibuzor found life a struggle after moving to London.

Emmanuel Ndoumbe Bosso: Abducted Cameroonian coach released

The coach of Cameroonian top-flight side Yong Sports Academy of Bamenda, Emmanuel Ndoumbe Bosso, is released after being abducted by gunmen.

Oussama Idrissi: Cleared to play for Morocco by Fifa

Netherlands-born Oussma Idrissi receives clearance from Fifa to swap national allegiances and play for Morocco.

Cyclone Idai: ‘Humanitarian disaster’ in southern Africa

The president of Mozambique has declared Cyclone Idai "a humanitarian disaster of great proportion".

Cyclone Idai: ‘Humanitarian disaster’ in southern Africa

The president of Mozambique has declared Cyclone Idai "a humanitarian disaster of great proportion".

Cyclone Idai: Survivors rescued by land and air

Rescue operations continue to recover survivors from the floods caused by Cyclone Idai in Mozambique.

Cyclone Idai devastation in pictures

Millions of people were in the direct path of the cyclone which struck last week.

Cyclone Idai devastation in pictures

Millions of people were in the direct path of the cyclone which struck last week.