‘Women like me don’t play music’ in Burkina Faso

Salimata Diabate was forbidden from playing the balafon, but she is now a renowned musician.

Ola Aina: Chelsea defender joins Hull City on loan for season

Hull City sign Chelsea's 20-year-old defender Ola Aina on a season-long loan.

David Bright to coach Botswana’s national team for a fourth time

David Bright returns to take over the helm of the Botswana national team, signing a three year contract on Monday to replace Englishman Peter Butler.

David Bright to coach Botswana’s national team for a fourth time

David Bright returns to take over the helm of the Botswana national team, signing a three year contract on Monday to replace Englishman Peter Butler.

Stuttgart sign DR Congo-born midfielder Chadra Akolo

Newly promoted German club Stuttgart sign DR Congo-born Chadrac Akolo from Swiss side FC Sion.

Gambia’s Sulayman Marreh aims for Watford impact despite loan

The Gambia's Sulayman Marreh says he is not disappointed to be loaned out by English club Watford before playing a match.

Kenyan MPs to get 15% pay cut

The salary review is part of a plan to cut the public sector wage bill by 35%.

Letter from Africa: Free in Freetown

In our series of letters from African journalists, Kenyan Joseph Warungu makes his maiden visit to Sierra Leone.

Lions escape from South Africa’s Kruger National Park

Rangers from Kruger National Park search for the four male lions last spotted near a village.

Zamalek riots will not affect Al Ahly fans attending ties

The Egypt Football Association says fans will be allowed to attend Al Ahly's remaining Champions League games despite the violence at Zamalek's latest tie.