Frankie Fredericks: IAAF official quits two roles over corruption claim

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Four-time Olympic silver medallist Frankie Fredericks steps down from two key roles following corruption allegations, which he denies.

Nkoulou withdraws from Cameroon duty

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Nations Cup-winning Cameroon defender Nicolas Nkoulou is taking a break from international football.

British ranch owner killed in Kenya

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Police say Tristan Voorspuy was killed by pastoral herders while inspecting a fire-damaged lodge.

#DearSister

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Mona Eltahawy was fed up of being lectured to by strangers - and so are thousands of others.

Ghana celebrates: A nation is born

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Ghana celebrates: A nation is born

South Africa’s SASSA crisis: Lumka Oliphant refuses English interview

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A South African official refuses to speak English in an interview, sparking a fierce debate.

Nigeria Chibok abductions: Ex-President Jonathan denies rescue snub

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A British offer to free 200 abducted schoolgirls was reportedly rejected by Nigeria's former government.

Madagascar braced for Cyclone Enawo

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Destructive winds, torrential rain and landslides are expected.

SA and Senegal join Guinea and hosts Zambia in U-20s semi-finals

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South Africa and Senegal join hosts Zambia and Guinea in the African Under 20 semi-finals, with all four earning a place at the Fifa U-20 World Cup in May.

No bed of roses

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The initiatives aiming to help female flower pickers in Kenya fight sexual harassment and earn higher wages.