Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic Micho takes over as Zambia coach

Former Uganda boss Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic takes over as coach of Zambia.

Tanzania MP Zitto Kabwe gets death threats over World Bank loan

Zitto Kabwe has asked the bank to withhold funds over human rights concerns.

Lagos motorbike taxi ban: Chaos as Nigerian city removes okadas

There are long queues at bus stations, while some walk for miles in Nigeria's commercial capital.

Nigeria’s women fight back

Women in Lagos are battling the threat of rape and sexual assault with free self-defence classes.

Nigeria’s women fight back

Women in Lagos are battling the threat of rape and sexual assault with free self-defence classes.

Mbawana Samatta thrilled to be Tanzanian trailblazer

Mbwana Samatta is thrilled to be a Tanzanian trailblazer after scoring on his Premier League debut for Aston Villa.

Confederation Cup: Enyimba, Zanaco clinch quarter-final spots

Nigeria's Enyimba and Zambia's Zanaco clinch the last Confederation Cup quarter-final places.

Mercenary ‘Mad Mike’ Hoare dies aged 100

Mike Hoare, a controversial figure, became internationally famous for his campaigns in the Congo.

Sahel crisis: Burkina Faso to arm civilians against militants

The authorities in Burkina Faso are struggling with a growing wave of Islamist militant attacks.

Malawi election: Court orders new vote after May 2019 result annulled

There have been protests in the country after May's election, which the incumbent president won.