Nigeria jailbreak in Kabba: Prisoners on the run after armed raid

About 240 inmates were freed after armed attackers stormed the facility in Kogi state on Sunday.

Grobbelaar interested in being next coach of Zimbabwe

Former Liverpool star Bruce Grobbelaar is interested in being the next coach of Zimbabwe after the sacking of Croatian Zdravko Logarusic.

Fifa hope maiden Women’s Champions League can boost Africa

Equatorial Guinea's Malabo King take the final spot at an inaugural league aimed at boosting women's football in Africa.

Kenyan influencers paid to take ‘guerrilla warfare’ online

Shadowy financiers are closing down a once democratic space on Twitter for political debate in Kenya.

British American Tobacco negotiated bribe for Mugabe, new evidence suggests

Documents reveal British American Tobacco’s role in bribery and spying in southern Africa.

Late drama as Australia beat world champions South Africa

A late Quade Cooper penalty secures victory for Australia against South Africa in the Rugby Championship after New Zealand thrash Argentina.

Nigeria’s kidnap crisis: Letters replace phones

The latest tactic to tackle kidnapping gangs is to cut off mobiles and the internet.

Crystal Palace 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur: Eagles beat leaders Spurs for first win of league campaign

Odsonne Edouard scores twice on his debut as Crystal Palace claim their first win of the season to end 10-man Tottenham's 100% Premier League start.

Ethiopia: The country where a year lasts 13 months

Five things you may not know about Ethiopia's unique calendar and cultural heritage.

Alpha Condé: Guinea’s ousted president in good health, Ecowas says

West African envoys meet Alpha Condé, who was detained during a coup last week.