Morocco’s Khadija rape case: Eleven jailed for 20 years

The woman's lawyer says he will appeal, describing the 20-year sentences as "not tough."

Somalis enjoy first public film screening in 30 years

The war-ravaged country's national theatre showed two short films by Somali director Ibrahim CM.

Central African Republic war: No-go zones and Russian meddling

All sides are accused of planting landmines in a dangerous shift in the Central African Republic.

‘Diamond’ Niyonsaba lauded upon return to Burundi

Francine Niyonsaba is lauded by a large crowd as the athlete returns to Burundi after her Diamond League title and world record.

Mary Keitany: Kenyan world record holder retires

Kenya's Mary Keitany, who holds the word record for a women-only marathon, retires from competing at the age of 39 due to a back injury.

Samuel Eto’o announces candidacy for presidency of Cameroon football federation

Former Cameroon international Samuel Eto'o is to stand as a candidate in the race for the presidency of his country's football federation (Fecafoot).

Arrest made in Rwanda over volleyball scandal

Rwanda's Volleyball Federation vice-president is arrested over the team's use of ineligible players at the Women's African Championship.

Sudan failed coup: Government blames pro-Bashir elements

The prime minister says the plotters were "remnants" of ousted President Bashir's regime.

France’s Emmanuel Macron heckled asking Algerian veterans for forgiveness

The French president is heckled as he promises reparations for Algerians who fought for France.

Ferdinand Omanyala: Africa’s fastest man unfazed by shadow of drugs ban

Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala, the new African 100m record holder, insists he is not worried about questions raised by his 2017 drugs ban.