US attacks on Somalia’s al-Shabab increase under Trump

Since President Trump took power aerial attacks on al-Shabab have increased, writes the BBC's Tomi Oladipo.

Egypt opens Middle East’s biggest cathedral near Cairo

President Sisi inaugurated the massive Coptic cathedral, a day after a bomb blast near a church.

Nigeria soldiers raid paper ‘over Boko Haram article’

The Daily Trust says it may be connected to its story about a planned offensive against Boko Haram.

DR Congo result delay: Voters ‘must be patient’

Only 53% of votes from the country's 75,000 polling stations have been counted in the last week.

DR Congo result delay: Voters ‘must be patient’

Only 53% of votes from the country's 75,000 polling stations have been counted in the last week.

Zamalek lure Morocco striker Khalid Boutaib from Turkey

Egyptian club Zamalek lure Morocco international striker Khalid Boutaib from Turkish side Yeni Malatyaspor.

Tunisia World Cup coach Nabil Maaloul leaves Qatar champions

Tunisia World Cup coach Nabil Maaloul leaves Qatari champions Al Duhail by mutual consent after less than six months with the club.

Caf president Ahmad confirms Guinea will host 2025 Nations Cup

Guinea will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations instead of the 2023 edition, according to Caf president Ahmad who visited the country on Sunday.

Nigeria FA boss to meet Victor Moses to discuss international retirement

Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick will meet with Victor Moses to discuss his international retirement.

South Africa v Pakistan: Proteas win second Test to clinch series win

South Africa stroll to a nine-wicket win over Pakistan in Cape Town to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Test series.