Sulley Muntari: Pescara midfielder who protested at racist abuse has ban overturned

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Sulley Muntari has had the one-match ban he received after protesting against racist abuse overturned, says world players' union Fifpro.

What is ‘Biafrexit’?

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Nnamdi Kanu is on bail after spending a year-and-a-half in jail without trial accused of treason over his campaign for a state of Biafra to break away from Nigeria.

Benni McCarthy opens up on racism in football

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South African footballer Benni McCarthy on overcoming the racist abuse he received playing in Europe.

Nigeria’s President Buhari appears in public amid health concerns

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The president is filmed at Friday prayers in Abuja amid ongoing concerns for his health.

Nigeria’s President Buhari makes rare appearance amid health concerns

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The president is filmed at Friday prayers in Abuja amid ongoing concerns for his health.

Somalia conflict: US suffers rare combat loss in al-Shabab clash

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It is the first confirmed death of a member of the US military there since Black Hawk Down in 1993.

Durban’s ‘one stop shop’ DJ

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The DJ who has built a thriving music and entertainment business in Durban, South Africa.

Nigerian officials jailed for selling food aid

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The two sold 180 bags of rice donated for people displaced by Islamist militant group Boko Haram.

Africa’s week in pictures: 28 April – 4 May 2017

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Algeria election: Governing coalition wins parliamentary vote

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The governing coalition led by the National Liberation Front retains its majority in parliament.