Nigeria apologises to Saudi Arabia over Ramadan dates

Saudi Arabia sent 200 tonnes as a Ramadan gift but they were sold off in local markets.

Lake Tanganyika hit by climate change and over-fishing

Livelihoods are under threat as Lake Tanganyika suffers from the effects of climate change, over-fishing and deforestation.

Archaeologists in Ethiopia uncover ancient city in Harlaa

Artefacts from as far as Egypt, India and China were found in the city in the Harlaa region.

Nigerian athlete’s wig falls off during long jump

Blessing Okagbare was competing in the long jump in Oslo when the hair-raising moment occurred.

Elections mark a fresh start for South Sudan football

The South Sudan Football Association elects Francis Amin Michael Paul as its new president to replace the suspended Chabur Goc Alei.

Hamari Traore: Mali defender joins French club Rennes

Mali international defender Hamari Traore joins French club Rennes from Stade Reims on a four-year deal.

Ebola return

Scottish nurse Pauline Cafferkey returns to Sierra Leone for the first time since contracting Ebola there.

Africa’s top shots

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Busting out the moves

When Zimbabwean Blessing Fire was born, he was told by doctors he would never be able to walk like a "normal child", but no-one said anything about breakdancing.

Fifa ex-medical officer criticises decision to end health project

Fifa is criticised by its former chief medical officer for ending a project which educated children on how to avoid diseases.