Carl Ikeme: Wolves goalkeeper grateful for support after leukaemia diagnosis

Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme thanks fans for their "incredible" support after being diagnosed with acute leukaemia in July.

Mauritania Senate abolished in referendum

The referendum result is seen as a victory for the president, accused of trying to stay in power.

Calm before the Kenyan election storm

The election campaign falls silent - but the country is holding its breath, fearing violence.

Calm before the Kenyan election storm

The election campaign falls silent - but the country is holding its breath, fearing violence.

How the British army is tackling elephant poaching

Soldiers are sharing tactics from Iraq and Afghanistan to help gamekeepers in Gabon tackle poaching.

Tunisia fishermen prevent far-right ship from docking

A vessel chartered by a European anti-immigrant group is unable to berth in the port of Zarzis.

Eleven dead in Nigeria church gun attack

Police said the shooting followed an argument between local Nigerians living abroad.

Ahmad says Cameroon needs ‘to convince Caf’ it can host Afcon

The Confederation of African Football's president, Ahmad, says Cameroon still needs 'to convince Caf of its ability to host' the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Sammy Ameobi to miss six weeks

Bolton Wanderers winger Sammy Ameobi will be out for up to six weeks after having minor knee surgery.

A vote for peace

Ten years after a contested election led to 1,500 deaths in Kenya, two perpetrators of that violence are trying to prevent a repetition.