Caster Semenya wins 5,000m title in South African Athletics Championships

Caster Semenya says she will not attempt to qualify for the 200m at the Tokyo Olympics after defending her national 5,000m title.

Senegal: The HIV success story that’s failing gay men

Senegal has successfully reduced HIV but infection remains high among gay men.

Tokyo 2020: Africa’s Olympic climbing hopefuls aim to inspire the next generation

With 100 days to go until Tokyo 2020 Africa's Olympic climbers are optimistic The Games can boost their sport on the continent.

Nigeria kidnappings: ‘I’m afraid to return to school’

Hundreds of students have been abducted in northern Nigeria, leading many schools to close.

Heath Streak: Former Zimbabwe captain banned for eight years by ICC

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak is banned from all cricket for eight years for corruption offences.

Egypt seizes ship that blocked Suez Canal over $900m compensation claim

The Ever Given's insurers call Egypt's claim "extraordinarily large" and "largely unsupported".

Niger school blaze: Trapped children die in Niamey

The fire in Niamey engulfed straw classrooms and those in the nursery could not escape.

Ahmed Musa completes a short-term deal to play for Nigeria’s Kano Pillars

Former Leicester City forward Ahmed Musa completes a short-term deal to play for Nigerian league side Kano Pillars.

South African singer Busiswa Gqulu aims to empower women with her music

South Africa's Busiswa Gqulu is using her songs and poetry to overcome gender barriers in the music industry.

South African singer Busiswa Gqulu aims to empower women with her music

South Africa's Busiswa Gqulu is using her songs and poetry to overcome gender barriers in the music industry.