Sudan transition: Abdalla Hamdok appointed new prime minister

It's the latest move designed to bring about civilian rule and end months of political strife.

Ugandan war survivors partnered with therapy dogs

A scheme in Uganda partner dogs with war survivors to help them overcome trauma.

Zimbabwe ex-Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko in court for corruption

Phelekezela Mphoko denies the charges and was released on bail a day after being called a fugitive.

Nigeria goes three years without a case of polio

Nigeria is close to being declared polio-free after not seeing a case of the virus for three years.

South African car ‘spinner’ wants to conquer sport

Teenager Zameer wants to become the best car spinner in South Africa.

South African car ‘spinner’ wants to conquer sport

Teenager Zameer wants to become the best car spinner in South Africa.

Traditional horse-racing in South Africa’s Eastern Cape

Traditional horse-racing by Xhosa men in South Africa's Eastern Cape.

Traditional horse-racing in South Africa’s Eastern Cape

Traditional horse-racing by Xhosa men in South Africa's Eastern Cape.

Fifa appoints normalisation committee to take charge in Egypt

Normalisation committee installed in Egypt after the resignation of the entire EFA board following the Pharaohs' early Afcon exit.

Sudan transition: Lt-Gen Burhan sworn in as Sovereign Council chief

Lt-Gen Burhan will head the Sovereign Council for the first 21 months of the planned transition to democracy.