Ethiopia PM ‘misquoted’ over prisoners

The government denies that the prime minister promised to free all political prisoners.

Senegalese starlet Krepin Diatta says Club Brugge a good move

Senegalese teenager Krepin Diatta says signing for Club Brugge in Belgium from Norwegian side Sarpsborg is the best thing for his career.

‘Twice as many die’ in Africa after surgery

Surgery is a "silent killer" because of a lack of medical staff for aftercare, researchers say.

South Africa train crash: ‘Bodies burnt beyond recognition’

At least 18 people were killed and nearly 270 wounded in the crash and fire, rescue workers say.

Who is vying for control of the Ethiopia Football Federation?

BBC Sport looks at the five candidates vying to be the next president of the Ethiopia Football Federation, one of the founding members of Confederation of African Football.

From slavery to Italy’s fashion world

Bassirou fled Burkina Faso because he feared for his life. His life changed thanks to a project in Italy.

Rising from the ashes

The one thing all Zimbabweans yearn for this year is an economic revival.

Caf president Ahmad explains why they dropped two awards

Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad explains why Caf removed two categories from its awards ceremony.

Caf president Ahmad explains why they dropped two awards

Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad explains why Caf removed two categories from its awards ceremony.

Equatorial Guinea ‘stops coup attempt by mercenaries’

Mercenaries attempted to launch a coup in the West African country, its government says.