Malawi election: Court orders new vote after May 2019 result annulled

There have been protests in the country after May's election, which the incumbent president won.

Burkina Faso: Gunmen kill 20 civilians in attack

The attack took place in a village in north-western Burkina Faso late on Saturday.

Fatma Samoura’s mandate not extended by Caf

Caf's Executive Committee votes not to renew the mandate of Fifa's Fatma Samoura who had been working as General Delegate for Africa for the past six months.

Fatma Samoura’s mandate not extended by Caf

Caf's Executive Committee votes not to renew the mandate of Fifa's Fatma Samoura who had been working as General Delegate for Africa for the past six months.

Somalia declares emergency over locust swarms

Parts of east Africa see the largest invasion of the insects in 25 years, threatening food supplies.

Emmanuel Amuneke: New boss of Egypt’s El-Makkasa admits to ‘big task’

Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Amuneke says he faces a 'big task' after taking over as coach of struggling Egyptian Premier League side El-Makkasa.

African Champions League: Ahly through to quarter-finals after tense draw in Sudan

Al Ahly of Egypt draw 1-1 away to Al Hilal of Sudan on Saturday to book a quarter-final place in this year's African Champions League.

Tanzania church stampede kills at least 20 worshippers

Worshippers at a service in Moshi are crushed as they rush to be anointed with blessed oil.

Tanzania rush for sacred oil kills 20 worshippers

Worshippers at a church service in Moshi were crushed to death as they rushed to be anointed.

Refugees in South Africa: ‘Give us a place where we can be safe’

Refugees crammed into a church in the South African city of Cape Town are desperate to move.