Zimbabwe crisis: Parents of school dropouts face jail

The rising number of children failing to attend classes is blamed on the poor state of the economy.

Zimbabwe crisis: Parents of school dropouts face jail

The rising number of children failing to attend classes is blamed on the poor state of the economy.

Nigeria’s emir of Kano dethroned for ‘disrespect’

Muhammadu Sanusi II, an outspoken Muslim ruler, has been at loggerheads with a local politician.

Nigeria’s Zainab Bulkachuwa retires after 45 years in the judiciary

After 45 years in service, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa is looking forward to her retirement.

Chineme Martins: Nigerian player dies after collapsing on pitch

Nigeria's Football Federation to review medical facilities at clubs after death of Nasarawa United player Chineme Martins on Sunday.

Ezzeldin Bahader: Grandfather scores on professional debut – aged 75

An Egyptian bidding to become the oldest professional footballer ever has scored on his debut - despite being 75.

Sudan PM Abdalla Hamdok survives assassination attempt

An explosion hit Abdalla Hamdok's motorcade as he was on his way to work in the capital, Khartoum.

The million-dollar trade in trafficked rosewood trees

For a year BBC Africa Eye has been investigating the million-dollar trade in trafficked rosewood.

Letter from Africa: The spread of coronavirus prejudice in Kenya

Before it recorded a single case of the virus, Kenya witnessed a number of anti-Chinese incidents.

Pyramids, Horoya, Agadir and Berkane into Confederation Cup semis

Egyptian debutants Pyramids FC reach the semi-finals of the Confederation Cup along with Guinea's Horoya and Moroccans Hassania Agadir and Renaissance Berkane.