Pope demands Nigerian priests’ obedience over Ahiara bishop

Clergy from the diocese of Ahiara are refusing to accept an appointment made by Pope Benedict XVI.

South African girl on murder charge for killing ‘would-be rapist’

The 17-year-old girl, who handed herself in to police, is expected to say she acted in self-defence.

Gyan’s 50-goal milestone deserves more respect

Ghana's love-hate relationship with Asamoah Gyan overshadows 50-goal milestone for the Black Stars captain.

Small and bullet-shaped

A woman travelling through Cairo airport may find her sanitary products confuse security staff.

DR Congo jailbreak frees 900 inmates

Eleven people die as militants raid a jail in DR Congo freeing more than 900 inmates, officials say.

Musona hat-trick gives Zimbabwe victory

A Knowledge Musona hat-trick helps Zimbabwe beat Liberia as Ghana thrash Ethiopia 5-0 in Sunday's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Musona hat-trick gives Zimbabwe victory

Zimbabwe captain Knowledge Musona hits a hat-trick as his new-look national side beat Liberia 3-0 in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Harare.

Baxter – beating Nigeria is ‘special’

South Africa coach Stuart Baxter describes Bafana Bafana's 2-0 victory over Nigeria in Uyo in the 2019 Nations Cup qualifiers as 'something special.'

Ramadan TV pranks

Prank shows are a staple of TV schedules during Ramadan, but has the joke been taken too far?

Ethiopia denies emergency food aid will run out within weeks

Officials dispute UN assessments and say 1.7 million people affected by drought will receive help.