Egypt yet to notify Caf of intended CHAN withdrawal

African football's ruling body says it has yet to receive official confirmation of Egypt's intended withdrawal from the African Nations Championship.

Nigerian-born artist receives MacArthur ‘Genius’ grant

Nigerian-born artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby is awarded a $625,000 MacArthur Genius grant.

Nigerian-born artist receives MacArthur ‘Genius’ grant

Nigerian-born artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby is awarded a $625,000 MacArthur Genius grant.

Kenya election: Last-minute court bid to block poll

The Supreme Court is to decide a day before Thursday's presidential election whether it can go ahead.

Typhoid vaccine set to have ‘huge impact’

Around 22 million people get typhoid fever each year and 220,000 die.

Nigeria’s Francisca Ordega explains Atletico Madrid move

Nigeria forward Francisca Ordega says a desire to compete at the highest level explains her loan move to Spanish club Atletico de Madrid Femenino.

Togo star Francis Kone honoured for life-saving move

Togolese striker Francis Kone honoured by Fifa after saving the life of goalkeeper Martin Berkovec, who was knocked out during a Czech league match.

Is that you?

How a woman's commitment to her childhood friend inspired thousands in Kenya.

Ivory seizures hit record levels last year, report says

While poaching killed thousands of elephants over the last decade, it is diminishing, a report says.

‘Minister of WhatsApp’

The creation of a cyber security ministry has both amused and alarmed Zimbabweans.