Tunisia denounces racism in Brazil game, but questions identity of culprit

/in /by
Tunisia's federation denounces the racism that marred Tuesday's defeat against Brazil, but questions the culprits' identity.

Burkina Faso attack: 11 soldiers killed in ambush

/in /by
Fifty civilians are also missing, authorities say, as the country battles an Islamist insurgency.

John Mikel Obi: Former Nigeria and Chelsea star retires from football

/in /by
Former Nigeria international John Mikel Obi retires from football after winning the Africa Cup of Nations and Champions League during his 18-year career.

Malawi’s John Chilembwe gets statue in London’s Trafalgar Square

/in /by
John Chilembwe led opposition to British rule in Malawi - now he's got a statue in Trafalgar Square.

“It put my life in great jeopardy” – the Tanzanian tackling a taboo

/in /by
Magdalena Moshi, Tanzania's first Olympic swimmer, calls for an end to the culture-induced silence around reproductive health issues in her country.

Somalia drought: Are US terror laws hampering aid effort?

/in /by
Aid groups say they cannot get crucial supplies to those who need it most due to US sanctions.

Women’s Basketball World Cup: Fiba launch investigation after fight breaks out among Mali players

/in /by
Two of Mali's team at the Women's Basketball World Cup react to their elimination by fighting one another in front of the world's media.

Uganda’s Ebola outbreak: Trainee doctors go on strike over safety fears

/in /by
Trainee nurses, pharmacists and doctors at a Ugandan hospital fear their lives are being put at risk.

Kenya Kiambu building collapse: Rescue efforts under way

/in /by
Emergency workers pull a child from the rubble in Kiambu county but at least six people have died.

Ines Laklalech: Golfing history ‘priceless’ for Moroccan

/in /by
Moroccan golfer Ines Laklalech says winning the Ladies Open de France is "something priceless" and hopes she can inspire others on the continent.