Rusty Namibia stun Zimbabwe in Chan qualifiers

Namibia's footballers overcome more than a year without a domestic league to knock Zimbabwe out of the 2018 African Nations Championship (Chan).

Zimbabwe: Trained elephant kills tour guide in Victoria Falls park

An elephant that gives rides to tourists has killed its handler in Victoria Falls National Park.

Meet the “Afro-fashion magician” who creates dresses in minutes

Ugandan designer Latif Madoi is making a name for himself with his unique brand of "fast fashion".

South African child ‘virtually cured’ of HIV

The nine-year-old has no active HIV in the body after catching the infection at birth.

Virtual campaigning changes Kenya vote

Social media has taken centre-stage for many voters and candidates ahead of Kenya's general election.

Central African Republic: UN peacekeeper killed in attack

Christian militia attacked a convoy protecting water trucks.

Central African Republic: UN peacekeeper killed in attack

Christian militia attacked a convoy protecting water trucks.

Nigeria’s President Buhari ‘expected back from UK within two weeks’

President Muhammadu Buhari has been receiving medical treatment in the UK for an undisclosed illness.

Wilfried Bony: Swansea City could re-sign Manchester City striker

Swansea are considering a bid to re-sign Wilfried Bony, two years after the striker left the Liberty Stadium to join Manchester City.

Uganda coach Micho critical of Nations Cup changes

Uganda coach Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic says Africa has bowed to 'pressure from Europe' following radical changes to the Africa Cup of Nations.