Helicopter pilot recounts flying under gunfire in daring South Sudan rescue mission

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

Helicopter pilot recounts flying under gunfire in daring rescue mission

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

Expelled South African envoy accuses Trump administration of racism

Ebrahim Rasool, who was accused of "race-baiting" by the US, speaks to the BBC in one of his first interviews since his expulsion.

Kenya keeper suspended amid match-fixing investigation

Kenya goalkeeper Patrick Matasi is provisionally suspended for 90 days amid an investigation into match manipulation in the East African country.

Kenya keeper suspended amid match-fixing investigation

Kenya goalkeeper Patrick Matasi is provisionally suspended for 90 days amid an investigation into match manipulation in the East African country.

Under-fire Zimbabwe president names new army chief

It comes ahead of planned protests by a group of war veterans who want Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign.

Superfans and spiderman: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Superfans and spiderman: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Crew questioned after Red Sea submarine sinks killing six

Details of the victims have not yet been released, but two children were reported among the dead.

Six dead after tourist submarine sinks in Red Sea

Another 39 people were rescued after the vessel sank in the Red Sea on Thursday morning.