South Africa’s Gupta brothers sanctioned by US over ‘corruption’

The Guptas used their influence to "line their pockets with ill-gotten gains", the US Treasury says.

African Champions League: Sundowns face Wydad for fourth year in a row

The South African and Moroccan league champions will meet in Group C after Cairo hosted the draw for the group stage of the Caf Champions League.

Mozambique election observer killed by ‘elite police’ in drive-by shooting

Religious leaders decry the shooting, just days ahead of elections, as the "spirit of tyranny".

Nigeria seeks anti-sexual harassment law after BBC #SexForGrades film

The bill follows a BBC film that exposed alleged sexual misconduct at universities in West Africa.

Kenya’s ‘talking boxes’ help girls break their silence on abuse

Girls in Kenya's biggest slum are breaking their silence about parental and sexual abuse.

Tunisia presidential candidate Nabil Karoui: released from jail

Media mogul Nabil Karoui is freed days before he is due to stand in a presidential run-off.

Tunisia presidential candidate Nabil Karoui: released from jail

Media mogul Nabil Karoui is freed days before he is due to stand in a presidential run-off.

Two Ghanaian lecturers suspended after BBC Africa Eye ‘Sex For Grades’ film

Ransford Gyampo and Dr Paul Kwame Butakor propositioned undercover journalists posing as students.

2021 Africa Cup of Nations: Sao Tome secure victory in Mauritius in first leg of qualifier

Sao Tome e Principe take a big step towards the group phase of the 2021 Nations Cup qualifiers with a 3-1 win away to Mauritius in the first leg of their tie.

Fifa orders Sierra Leone to play Lesotho behind closed doors

Sierra Leone must play their next official match behind closed doors following "a number of incidents" linked to their World Cup qualifier against Liberia last month.