Hostages shown in al-Qaeda Mali video as Macron flies in

The video is released as French President Emmanuel Macron visits to support anti-militant efforts.

Telling tales

Performer Maimouna Jallow is on a mission to revive African folktales and give them a contemporary twist.

Europe migrant crisis: Italy threatens to close ports as ministers meet

Italy says the arrival of huge numbers of people is unsustainable, ahead of crisis talks in Paris.

Etoile through as Sundowns edge closer

Holders Mamelodi Sundowns advance to the African Champions League quarter-finals along with Tunisia's Esperance and Etoile du Sahel.

Zambia’s youth stars step up to senior side at Cosafa Cup

Zambia's Under-20 stars, called up to the senior national team, express delight at being drafted into the squad for the southern African Cosafa Cup tournament.

Namibia look to relive past glories at start of Cosafa Cup campaign

Namibia's national team hope to overcome fitness issues as they begin their Cosafa Cup campaign in South Africa.

Morocco’s Belhanda completes move to Galatasaray

Moroccan international Younes Belhanda joins Turkish giants Galatasaray from Ukranian side Dynamo Kiev on a four-year deal.

Confederations Cup 2017: VAR confusion, Russian hospitality & Ronaldo complaints

There have been problems with video referees, while the hosts have struggled on the pitch. How has the Confederations Cup been?

Secret Africa

The story of the history of Africa written by Africans and quietly supported by Unesco

Secret Africa

The story of the history of Africa written by Africans and quietly supported by Unesco