De Beers moves 200 elephants from South Africa to Mozambique

Diamond firm De Beers is relocating them from its reserve to Mozambique, where poachers are active.

Chancel Mbemba: Porto sign defender from Newcastle

Porto sign defender Chancel Mbemba from Premier League side Newcastle for a reported £7.14m fee.

Loris Karius: Mohamed Salah posts message of support to Liverpool keeper

Mohamed Salah tells Liverpool team-mate Loris Karius to "ignore those who hate" after more criticism following his latest pre-season match.

Simon Murray: Striker joins South Africans Bidvest Vits from Hibernian

Striker Simon Murray joins South African top-flight side Bidvest Wits from Hibernian.

Will it be third national team lucky for Maarouf Yussuf?

Zamalek's Maarouf Yussuf is to begin the process of becoming an Egyptian citizen having already been in squads for both Nigeria and Burkina Faso.

Ethiopia and Eritrea set for first match in 20 years

Ethiopia and Eritrea agree to play their first football match in 20 years as relations between the two nations continue to improve.

Kenyan TV unveils husband and wife news team

A married couple are presenting the news on Kenya's leading TV station for the first time.

Somalia’s al-Shabab carries out attack on military base

Al-Shabab says it killed 27 soldiers, while the government says it killed 87 militants.

Zvirekwi hopes to inspire others following amputation of left hand

Zimbabwe defender Hardlife Zvirekwi says his strength of faith has helped his return to professional football, following the amputation of his left hand.

Letter from Africa: The Ghana quiz show bigger than the World Cup

Elizabeth Ohene explores whether it has inspired a generation of scientists and mathematicians.