Tanzania arrests 65 ‘witchdoctors’ over killings

At least 10 children were murdered in ritual killings in January and some had body parts removed.

Women lead rape protests in Somalia’s Puntland region

Women have been leading protests against rape in Somalia's Puntland region after a spate of attacks.

Women lead rape protests in Somalia’s Puntland region

Women have been leading protests against rape in Somalia's Puntland region after a spate of attacks.

John Mikel Obi: Nigeria captain left out of Super Eagles squad

Captain John Mikel Obi is left out of Nigeria's squad for their final 2019 Nations Cup qualifier with Seychelles and a friendly against Egypt.

Cameroon’s Women’s World Cup preparations under spotlight

Cameroon's football federation (Fecafoot) addresses worries over the team's World Cup preparations, promising to organise more warm-up matches.

Cameroon’s Women’s World Cup preparations under spotlight

Cameroon's football federation (Fecafoot) addresses worries over the team's World Cup preparations, promising to organise more warm-up matches.

Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros II’s stolen hair to be returned by UK

British troops looted dozens of Ethiopian artefacts following the Battle of Maqdala, 150 years ago.

Babes Wodumo: SA outrage as singer hit on Instagram live

Babes Wodumo was in a bedroom talking to fans on Instagram Live when a man hit her repeatedly.

Shawkan: Egyptian photojournalist released after five years in prison

The Unesco prize winner was arrested in 2013 while covering the deadly dispersal of a Cairo sit-in.

Cheik Cisse: ‘In a second I was Olympic champion’

In 2016 Ivorian Cheik Cisse became the first African to win a taekwondo Olympic gold.