Burundi girls held for defacing president’s photo freed

The charges against the three schoolgirls, accused of "insulting the head of state", still stand.

Youth minister tells child rapper to hang up his mike

A Ugandan MP has said that the child rapper Fresh Kid is working illegally.

The spotlight in Nigeria falls on Paul Onuachu after his 10 second goal

Paul Onuachu's goal within 10 seconds of kick-off against Egypt has thrust the young Nigeria striker into the spotlight ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The spotlight in Nigeria falls on Paul Onuachu after his 10 second goal

Paul Onuachu's goal within 10 seconds of kick-off against Egypt has thrust the young Nigeria striker into the spotlight ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Two charged with rape over British girls’ Ghana attack

Female victims on a school trip were "subjected to serious sexual assaults", say police.

Entebbe pilot Michel Bacos who stayed with hostages dies

Michel Bacos was hailed a hero for refusing to abandon his passengers during the 1976 hostage crisis.

Entebbe pilot Michel Bacos who stayed with hostages dies

Michel Bacos was hailed a hero for refusing to abandon his passengers during the 1976 hostage crisis.

Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations: Final qualifying set

The 16 teams for the third round of Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying are finalised as nations aim for 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Caster Semenya criticises Lord Coe

Double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya says Lord Coe's claim that "gender classification" is needed to protect women's sport, has "opened old wounds".

Nigeria’s fastest international goal helps them beat Egypt

Paul Onuachu scores the only goal of the game inside 10 seconds as Nigeria beat Egypt, plus news of all the other international friendlies.