Tanzania ‘anti-gay’ force official Paul Makonda banned from US

Paul Makonda launched a surveillance squad dedicated to hunting down gay people in Dar es Salaam.

Nigeria’s Fola David: Doctor by day, artist by night

Despite having a day job as a medical doctor, Fola David doubles as a visual artist.

Manchester United land deadline-day striker after last-gasp search

How lifelong supporter Odion Ighalo became the answer to Manchester United's striker woes in a deadline day twist.

Lina Ben Mhenni: The woman who blogged Tunisia’s revolution

"Freedom, better education and health: that's all we wanted," one of Lina Ben Mhenni's friends says.

Kevin-Prince Boateng joins Besiktas on loan from Fiorentina

Kevin-Prince Boateng joins the 12th club of his career after signing on loan for Turkish side Besiktas from Fiorentina.

Man Utd sign Nigeria striker Ighalo on loan

Manchester United sign former Watford striker Odion Ighalo from Shanghai Shenhua on loan until the end of the season.

US bans immigration visas for Nigeria and Eritrea

Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, is among the countries subject to the new immigration ban.

Livingston: Dolly Menga returns to club from Angola

Livingston have confirmed the striker Dolly Menga will return to the club after they terminated his loan to Atletico Petroleos de Luanda.

Greta Thunberg seeks Africa climate change action

The teen activist, joined by African peers, says the problem is under-reported.

Female genital mutilation: Parents arrested after death of girl in Egypt

An aunt and a doctor who allegedly carried out the illegal procedure are also detained in Asyut.