How an Ethiopian built a three bedroom home in a truck

Abinet Tadesse loved his truck. He also needed somewhere to live. So he built a house in his truck.

Dutch doctor dies after contracting Lassa fever in Sierra Leone

The doctor got the viral haemorrhagic illness in Sierra Leone, and was flown home for treatment.

Caf reveals preliminary shortlists for 2019 Player of the Year awards

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) reveals its preliminary nominees for the 2019 awards, including lists for the African men's and women's awards.

DR Congo: Many dead as plane crashes into homes

At least 27 people are dead after a passenger plane hits a residential area after take-off in Goma.

Congo student: ‘I skip meals to buy online data’

People in DR Congo spend 26% of the average income to get online - a luxury too far for many.

Serge Ibaka: NBA champion’s YouTube cooking show

The Congolese basketballer racks up millions of views cooking unusual food on YouTube.

Egypt animal mummies showcased at Saqqara near Cairo

The mummies, including cats, crocodiles, cobras, were found at the Saqqara necropolis near Cairo.

Christian Luyindama: DR Congo defender to undergo knee surgery

Galatasaray's Democratic Republic of Congo defender Christian Luyindama is to undergo surgery on a knee injury and could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Christian Luyindama: DR Congo defender to undergo knee surgery

Galatasaray's Democratic Republic of Congo defender Christian Luyindama is to undergo surgery on a knee injury and could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations: Hosts Egypt beat Ivory Coast to win title

An extra-time goal from Ramadan Sobhi helps Egypt beat Ivory Coast 2-1 as they win the 2019 Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil.