US missionary Charles Wesco shot dead in Cameroon

Charles Wesco was shot in front of his wife and son two weeks after the family moved to volatile region.

Letter from Africa: Nigeria – a young country for old men

Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates?

Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I’m trying to correct history

Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.

Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I’m trying to correct history

Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.

Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace winger says he was sent death threats after Arsenal draw

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha says he was sent racist abuse and threats after winning a penalty in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

Life ban for Ghanaian football official

Kwesi Nyantakyi, one of African football's most powerful figures, is banned for life for breaking corruption and bribery rules.

Life ban for Ghanaian football official

Kwesi Nyantakyi, one of African football's most powerful figures, is banned for life for breaking corruption and bribery rules.

Tunis attack: Suicide bomber was jobless graduate

Mouna Guebla, 30, was an unemployed English graduate from the eastern region of Mahdia.

Hearts’ Steven MacLean cited by Scottish FA for grabbing Eboue Kouassi’s groin area

Hearts' Steven MacLean is accused by the Scottish FA's compliance officer of grabbing Eboue Kouassi's groin area during the League Cup semi-final loss to Celtic.

Nigerian designer Emmy Kasbit on making fashion for Africa (and Theresa May)

Nigerian Okoro Emmanuel is a rising star, designing for top brands and even dressing the British PM.