Sudan crisis: Government propaganda trip exposes schisms

How a government propaganda trip went awry and revealed the conflict between protesters and military.

DR Congo’s Mbanza Ngungu prison saw 40 deaths in a month

Up to 40 inmates inmates from one prison were buried in April after reportedly dying of malnutrition.

US Africa envoy to visit Sudan amid crisis to encourage talks

Tibor Nagy will urge the country's military leaders to stop their attacks on civilians.

Women’s World Cup: Canada 1-0 Cameroon

A header by Kadeisha Buchanan, voted best young player at the 2015 Women's World Cup, ensures Canada open their 2019 campaign with a win over Cameroon.

Caster Semenya named in South Africa’s preliminary squad for World Championships

Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya is named in South Africa's preliminary squad for the World Championships.

Caster Semenya named in South Africa’s preliminary squad for World Championships

Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya is named in South Africa's preliminary squad for the World Championships.

Mali attack: ‘100 killed’ in ethnic Dogon village

Many of the bodies in the village of the Dogon ethnic group have been burned, officials say.

Attack on Mali village ‘kills 100’

Nearly 100 people killed in attack in Mali village inhabited by the Dogon ethnic group, reports say.

Sudanese businesses shut in strike against military rulers

Most shops and businesses close as the opposition urges civil disobedience.

Artist Boubou paints using whatever he can get his hands on

Senegalese artist Boubou went viral after painting showbiz stars with dumbbells and boxing gloves.