Somalia declares emergency over locust swarms

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Parts of east Africa see the largest invasion of the insects in 25 years, threatening food supplies.

Emmanuel Amuneke: New boss of Egypt’s El-Makkasa admits to ‘big task’

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Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Amuneke says he faces a 'big task' after taking over as coach of struggling Egyptian Premier League side El-Makkasa.

African Champions League: Ahly through to quarter-finals after tense draw in Sudan

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Al Ahly of Egypt draw 1-1 away to Al Hilal of Sudan on Saturday to book a quarter-final place in this year's African Champions League.

Tanzania rush for sacred oil kills 20 worshippers

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Worshippers at a church service in Moshi were crushed to death as they rushed to be anointed.

Tanzania church stampede kills at least 20 worshippers

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Worshippers at a service in Moshi are crushed as they rush to be anointed with blessed oil.

Refugees in South Africa: ‘Give us a place where we can be safe’

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Refugees crammed into a church in the South African city of Cape Town are desperate to move.

Mbwana Samatta: Name the other international Premier League goalscorers

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As Mbwana Samatta becomes the first Tanzanian to score in the Premier League, can you name the other men who are their nation's only Premier League goalscorer?

Mbwana Samatta: Name the other international Premier League goalscorers

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As Mbwana Samatta becomes the first Tanzanian to score in the Premier League, can you name the other men who are their nation's only Premier League goalscorer?

US travel ban: Nigeria’s Buhari to comply with Trump’s new visa rules

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President Muhammadu Buhari says he wants "productive relations" with the US.

South Africa: Search for killers of miners ‘stoned to death’

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The victims' bodies were found lying in the streets of Matholeville district in Johannesburg.