Sudan crisis: Cash hoard found at al-Bashir’s home

Prosecutors launch an inquiry after cash in several currencies is found at Omar al-Bashir's residence

Nigeria and Angola reach U17 World Cup

Nigeria and Angola qualify for the 2019 Fifa U-17 World Cup after reaching the semi-finals of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Tanzania on Saturday.

Yaya Toure not contemplating retirement

Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure has no immediate plans to retire from football and has not ruled out playing in the Middle East, United States or Asia.

Jeffrey Schlupp: Ghana star big injury doubt for Africa Cup of Nations

Ghana's Jeffrey Schlupp is a big doubt for this year's Africa Cup of Nations after the Crystal Palace star confirms an injury has brought his season to an end.

In pictures: Wearing fancy dress for big yams in Nigeria

A festival celebrating this year’s planting season brings together thousands of people in Nigeria.

In pictures: Wearing fancy dress for big yams in Nigeria

A festival celebrating this year’s planting season brings together thousands of people in Nigeria.

Egypt referendum: Voters urged to back extended Sisi term

Rights groups fear the referendum, which was organised in just a few days, won't be free or fair.

Arinze Stanley: ‘Patience is the key to my art’

Nigerian Arinze Stanley Egbengwu creates hyper-realistic pictures that look like photographs.

Inside Sudan’s post-Bashir protests

Released Sudan activists describe being arrested and detained as protests continue in Khartoum.

Libya crisis: Trump speaks to insurgent General Haftar

Mr Trump's call suggests he endorses General Haftar, unlike some of his allies.