Burkina Faso star Aristide Bance moves to Egypt’s Al Masry

Burkina Faso striker Aristide Bance signs for Egypt's Al Masry on a two-year deal from Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas.

Clinton Njie: Tottenham’s Cameroon forward heading to Marseille

Tottenham announce they have agreed a deal with Marseille for their Cameroon forward Clinton Njie to join the French club on a permanent deal.

Indian twist for Africa’s basket weavers

In Zimbabwe a project with India's National Institute of Design is helping basket weavers earn more from their work.

History of Africa: The village where ancient Egypt lives on

Zeinab Badawi's continuing quest to uncover the history of Africa takes her to the Pharonic Village in Cairo, where she explores the most famous civilisation on the continent.

Senegal Demba Diop: Football stadium collapse kills eight

A wall gave way during clashes following a League Cup final at the venue in the capital Dakar.

Journeyman Kakuta looks to kick start career at Amiens

From Chelsea hopeful to journeyman - DR Congo's Gael Kakuta hopes his move to Amiens, his 12th professional club, will kick start his career.

Nigerian restaurant brings African fusion cuisine to London

A new Nigerian restaurant has opened in London - but its owners are hoping to create an entirely new type of cuisine.

Somali UK graduate shares success with tearful mum

Ramla Tyrow who arrived in the UK from Somalia in 1999 is the first in her mum's family to graduate

Kouame’s mother ‘overwhelmed’ by death of 29-year-old

The mother of Ivorian footballer Eugene Koffi Kouame has said she is 'overwhelmed' by the loss of her son, who died on Monday aged 29.

Nigerian chief suspended by Lagos governor over fake kidnap

The governor of Lagos said the chief had tried to frame a rival for his disappearance.