South African defence minister’s pay docked over use of air force plane

South Africa's defence minister was accused of misusing state resources for party political business.

Islamist militants kill 18 in north-eastern Nigeria

The Islamic State group said it was behind the ambush on a convoy of government officials.

Nigeria’s Adesanya retains UFC title

Israel Adesanya expertly picks apart Paulo Costa to retain his middleweight title and extend his perfect professional record to 20-0 at UFC 253 in Abu Dhabi.

How orphaned migrant from Gambia found new family

When Gambian orphan Muhammed Sanneh arrived in Sicily aged 16, his life took an unexpected turn.

Mendys of the match: An 11 like no other

With three Mendys - Edouard, Benjamin and Nampalys - in the Premier League, BBC Sport Africa has managed to create a whole team.

Auschwitz historian offers to serve Nigerian boy’s sentence

Polish historian says he will serve part of the jail term of a boy, 13, convicted of blasphemy in Nigeria.

‘I want to teach Congolese people what art is’

Dina Ekanga is a Congolese 'nail' artist who was inspired by the Nkisi Nkondi sculptures of the Kongo people.

Haile Gebrselassie: ‘It was the ‘Leg of God’

Athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie explains how he was assisted by the ‘Leg of God’.

Haile Gebrselassie: ‘It was the ‘Leg of God’

Athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie explains how he was assisted by the ‘Leg of God’.

Mali coup: Bah Ndaw sworn in as civilian leader

The ex-defence minister was picked by the coup leader to head a transitional government until elections.