Tunisia protests: Hundreds arrested

At least 10 towns were involved in the protest over a rise in the cost of living.

Nigeria to play England at Wembley

England will play Nigeria at Wembley and Costa Rica at Elland Road in their final friendly matches ahead of this summer's World Cup.

Ethiopia bans foreign adoptions

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are among thousands of US citizens to have adopted Ethiopian children.

Botswana shuts ‘miracle’ pastor Shepherd Bushiri’s church

Shepherd Bushiri is known around Africa for his "miracles" - including appearing to walk on air.

Romelu Lukaku: Man United striker to take legal advice over voodoo claim

Man United striker Romelu Lukaku denies claims by Everton's owner that he left the club after receiving a "voodoo message".

23-year-old Ntaku Zibabaka dies suddenly in Angola during training

Angolan club Sagrada Esperanca announces the sudden death of 23-year-old Ntaku Zibakata after collapsing during a training session.

Aberdeen sign Chidi Nwakali on loan from Manchester City

Aberdeen sign Manchester City midfielder Chidiebere Nwakali on loan until the end of the season.

South Africa police hunt rapist with bitten penis

Hospitals are on the look-out after a pregnant woman was assaulted in front of her child, five.

Africa’s key security challenges for 2018

Ongoing wars, terrorism and growing Western involvement in Africa are set to be key themes in 2018.

Snow falls in the Sahara desert

Residents of a town on the edge of the Sahara desert woke up to a rare sight - snowfall.