Boko Haram suspects on trial in Nigeria’s Kainji town

The secret trials of thousands taking place in Nigeria raise concerns about lack of transparency.

2018 World Cup: Egypt’s president rewards players and coach

Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi rewards the national football team and coach Hector Cuper with US$85,000 as they qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

Egypt’s football fans cheer World Cup qualification

Egyptian football fans are joyously celebrating their country's qualification for the 2018 World Cup.

Egyptians take to streets to celebrate World Cup qualification

Ecstatic Egyptian football fans took over the streets of Cairo to celebrate their World Cup qualification.

Tunisia health minister Slim Chaker dies after charity run

The minister, Slim Chaker, had a heart attack after taking part in a charity marathon.

Club World Cup: African champions to face Pachuca

This year's African Champions League winners will face North and Central American champions Pachuca of Mexico at December's Club World Cup.

UK MP defends meeting with Mugabe

The veteran MP has been accused of handing a "huge fillip" to Zimbabwean president.

Toxic brand

Can the controversial Gupta family's business survive in South Africa?

Taking dead bodies for a dance in Madagascar

The "turning of the bones” is one of the country’s most important and joyful occasions.

2018 World Cup: Salah double fires Egypt to Russia

Mohamed Salah scores a 95th-minute penalty to ensure Egypt beat Congo 2-1 and so qualify for their first World Cup since 1990.