Zimbabwe hunter ‘crushed to death by shot elephant’

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The elephant had reportedly picked up Theunis Botha with its trunk before being shot dead.

Senegal make winning start at U20 World Cup

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Senegal begin their Fifa under-20 World Cup campaign in triumphant fashion by beating Saudi Arabia 2-0.

Zambia’s new national strip unveiled

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After nearly three years without a kit supplier, Zambia unveil a new strip ahead of their World Cup and Africa Cup qualifiers.

$5 solar light designed for Africa

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Manchester's Inventid designed the SM100 solar light, which retails for $5 in African countries.

Will I be next?

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Feelings are heightened in South Africa over the safety of women, writes the BBC's Nomsa Maseko following a series of violent attacks against women.

Mali and Niger reach U-17 semi-finals to qualify for World Cup

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Niger and Mali secure their place in the semi-finals of the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon to qualify for the Fifa World Cup in India in October.

Andre Ayew earns West Ham victory on final day

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West Ham end their season with an away victory as they come from behind to beat Burnley at Turf Moor.

Egypt refers 48 to court over Coptic church bombings

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The suspects are believed linked to attacks on Coptic churches claimed by the Islamic State group.

Zambia beat Portugal at U-20 World Cup as SA lose to Japan

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Zambia beat twice former winners Portugal in their first group game at the U-20 World Cup in South Korea, as South Africa begin with defeat to Japan.

Chibok girls reunited with families

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Eighty-two of the Chibok girls captured by Boko Haram in 2014 have been returned to their families. The whereabouts of more than 100 girls is still unknown.