Junior Agogo: Ex-Ghana, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker dies aged 40

Former Ghana, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker Junior Agogo dies at the age of 40.

Zimbabwean comedian Gonyeti ‘abducted and beaten’ in Harare

Samantha Kureya, known by her stage name 'Gonyeti', has joked about the police and government.

Zimbabwean comedian Gonyeti ‘abducted and beaten’ in Harare

Samantha Kureya, known by her stage name 'Gonyeti', has joked about the police and government.

Kei Kamara waits to react to Sierra Leone disciplinary axe

Kei Kamara is waiting for 'official' notification of his axing from the Sierra Leone national teams for 'disciplinary' issues.

Somaliland’s poets and singers fight to be heard

Artists in the self-declared republic of Somaliland are challenging state repression and conservative Muslim clerics.

Somaliland’s poets and singers fight to be heard

Artists in the self-declared republic of Somaliland are challenging state repression and conservative Muslim clerics.

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.