Niger attack: Raid on army base kills 18 soldiers

US and French air strikes helped to repel the suspected Islamist militants, the government says.

US jails Rwandan for hiding genocide involvement from immigration

Jean Leonard Teganya is to serve eight years for immigration fraud, but not alleged rape or murder.

Dozens die in petrol tanker blast in Nigeria

A crashed tanker is said to have exploded as people gathered at the scene to siphon off petrol.

Sudan crisis: New sense of hope for young revolutionaries

Protesters are continuing to take to the streets, calling for an end to military rule in the country.

Kenya 0-3 Senegal: Sadio Mane scores twice to set up Uganda last-16 tie

Sadio Mane scores twice as Senegal ease to a Group C victory over Kenya and book their place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations

Kenya 0-3 Senegal: Sadio Mane scores twice to set up Uganda last-16 tie

Sadio Mane scores twice as Senegal ease to a Group C victory over Kenya and book their place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations

Tanzania 0-3 Algeria: Adam Ounas shines as Algeria top Group C

Napoli midfielder Adam Ounas shines as Algeria finish top of Group C with victory in their final group game against Tanzania at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Tanzania 0-3 Algeria: Adam Ounas shines as Algeria top Group C

Napoli midfielder Adam Ounas shines as Algeria finish top of Group C with victory in their final group game against Tanzania at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Wilfried Zaha: Arsenal submit opening bid for Crystal Palace forward

Arsenal submit an opening bid of about £40m for Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha, which will be rejected because the Eagles value him at up to £80m.

Wilfried Zaha: Arsenal submit opening bid for Crystal Palace forward

Arsenal submit an opening bid of about £40m for Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha, which will be rejected because the Eagles value him at up to £80m.