Rwandan genocide fugitive Protais Mpiranya confirmed dead

Protais Mpiranya led the presidential guard that killed the then-PM and 10 Belgian peacekeepers.

Floribert Chebeya: DR Congo policeman sentenced to death for murder

The body of Floribert Chebeya was found bound and gagged in his car, triggering national outrage.

Google Translate adds 24 new languages

Ten African languages are among the additions to the US tech giant's interpretation tool.

Ipob: Nigerian ‘media warriors’ call for killings on social media over Biafra

The BBC investigates a network of Nigerian separatists outside the country urging violence online.

Floyd Mayweather plans to open boxing academy in Nigeria

American Floyd Mayweather is planning to establish a boxing academy in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country.

Astou Sokhna’s death: Three Senegal midwives convicted

There was national outrage when Astou Sokhna and her unborn baby died after a traumatic labour.

Al Ahly appeal to Cas about African Champions League final in Morocco

Egyptian club Al Ahly appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the decision to host the African Champions League final in Morocco.

Kevin Anderson: South African reflects on retirement aged 35

South African Kevin Anderson says he decided to call time on his tennis career aged 35 as his passion and determination had dipped.

Who really discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb?

On 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, we explore the forgotten Egyptians that were there.

Archive sheds new light on Tutankhamun discovery, 100 years on

An exhibition in Oxford tells how Howard Carter's team excavated the pharaoh's tomb 100 years ago.