‘I was told painting is for lazy people’: Cameroon’s Ajarb Bernard Ategwa

Family pressure did not stop Cameroonian artist Ajarb Bernard Ategwa from finding success.

‘Dead’ Mali jihadist Amadou Koufa reappears in video

French authorities are working on authenticating the video, which shows Amadou Koufa mocking armies.

Daniel Cousin: Gabon coach settles wage dispute with new contract

Gabon coach Daniel Cousin settles his wage dispute with his country's sport ministry after formally signing a contract with the Panthers.

DR Congo: Tshisekedi pledges to free political prisoners

Newly elected President Felix Tshisekedi says he wants political prisoners freed within 10 days.

DR Congo: Tshisekedi pledges to free political prisoners

Newly elected President Felix Tshisekedi says he wants political prisoners freed within 10 days.

Yacouba Sylla: Mali captain moves to Norway

Mali international Yacouba Sylla joins Norwegian club Strømsgodset on a two-year deal in a quest to play at this year's Africa Cup of Nations.

Yacouba Sylla: Mali captain moves to Norway

Mali international Yacouba Sylla joins Norwegian club Strømsgodset on a two-year deal in a quest to play at this year's Africa Cup of Nations.

Fespaco nominee Mohamed Boureima : ‘I can’t handle watching my own films’

Nigerien filmmaker Mohamed Boureima talks about being nominated for an award at this year's Fespaco.

Fespaco nominee Mohamed Boureima : ‘I can’t handle watching my own films’

Nigerien filmmaker Mohamed Boureima talks about being nominated for an award at this year's Fespaco.

Algeria protests: The beginning of the end?

Why tens of thousands of people are protesting against the ailing 81-year-old president.