Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting

The government cites a growing conflict between humans and the animals, which at times destroy crops.

Mulumbu among six players to depart Kilmarnock after loan spells end

Youssuf Mulumbu is among six loan players to leave Kilmarnock after the club secured third place in the Scottish Premiership.

Mulumbu among six players to depart Kilmarnock after loan spells end

Youssuf Mulumbu is among six loan players to leave Kilmarnock after the club secured third place in the Scottish Premiership.

Africa Cup of Nations: Giannelli Imbula awaits clearnce to play for DR Congo

Former France youth international Giannelli Imbula is awaiting Fifa clearance to play for DR Congo at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Chagos Islands dispute: UN backs end to UK control

In a non-binding vote, the General Assembly demands the UK give the islands back to Mauritius.

Gabon timber scandal: How 300 containers of kevazingo went missing

Gabon's president sacks his vice-president and forestry minister amid a timber-smuggling scandal.

Asamoah Gyan: Ghana striker reverses decision to retire after call from president

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan reverses his decision to retire from international football after speaking to the country's president.

‘I got death threats. My children got death threats’

When Ugandan MPs tried to introduce life imprisonment and the death penalty for gay sex, a small group of activists spoke out. Victor Mukasa was one of them.

Binyavanga Wainaina: Kenyan author and gay rights activist dies

Prize-winning writer and critic Binyavanga Wainaina dies at the age of 48 in Nairobi.

Sudan crisis: Ayman Maw, the rapper who joined the protests

Rapper Ayman Maw joined Sudan's pro-democracy protesters after returning from exile in the US.