Sierra Leone votes for new president

President Koroma is stepping down after two terms, meaning there is a three-way battle to succeed him.

Ahly dominate Mounana in African Champions League

Egyptian giants Ahly secure a big first leg win in the last-32 of the African Champions League, with three other ties still in the balance.

Making boots from hippopotamus and ostrich

How Zimbabwe's Courteney Boot Company became one of the world's most exclusive footwear firms.

Making boots from hippopotamus and ostrich

How Zimbabwe's Courteney Boot Company became one of the world's most exclusive footwear firms.

Rex Tillerson slams China’s relationship with Africa

The US secretary of state launches a stinging attack ahead of his six-nation tour of Africa.

2019 Afcon: Cameroon boosted by Moroccan support

Cameroon's hosting of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations receives a major boost after Morocco throws its support behind next year's finals.

Egypt call up midfielder El-Shahat for first time

Egypt head coach Hector Cuper has announced a 17-man squad for a training camp this month, as midfielder Hussein El-Shahat earns his first call-up.

Rwanda church closures: Pastors arrested for defying order

They are accused of holding "illegal" secret meetings to decide how to defy the closure of churches.

World’s last male northern white rhino Sudan improves slightly

Sudan, whose future was "not looking bright", rallies slightly as his carers treat his wounds.

BBC Oromo service comes 23 years after Ethiopia listener’s request

Mulugeta Debebe Gamachu wrote to the BBC in 1995 asking for a service in his mother tongue Afaan Oromo.