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South Africa reappoint Mosimane as head coach
Pitso Mosimane is reappointed head coach of South Africa's men's national team, more than 14 years after his first spell in charge of Bafana Bafana ended.
'This star is for Africa' - Angélique Kidjo on making Hollywood Walk of Fame history
The musical icon from Benin tells the BBC about why Africa and Africans are so important to music.
A massive plume deep beneath Africa is pulling the continent apart
A vast plume rising from deep inside Earth may be responsible for mysterious movements along the East African Rift. The discovery reveals how forces deep in the mantle are working alongside shallower geological forces as the continent slowly pulls apart.
South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium
Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.
Nations Championship highlights: South Africa 43-0 Wales
Watch highlights as South Africa secure an emphatic 43-0 victory over Wales in the Nations Championship.
South African airline defends dramatic low-level flyby before rugby union clash
Cape Town stunt sparks major debate over safety risks Airlink insists flyby conducted according to regulations A pre-game stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a stadium in South Africa drew huge cheers from the estimated crowd of 56,000 people, but also
South African aviation regulator probes low jet flypast
A low flypast by two passenger jets before South Africa's second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town, which drew safety concerns, is being reviewed.
South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby, regulator says
The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.
From Appalachia to Africa: Why Dolly Parton was beloved across the continent
Dolly Parton's songs traveled far beyond Nashville. Across Africa, musicians embraced her stories of hardship, heartbreak and humble beginnings — and made them their own.
South Africans missing in Nepal's glacial flood
In tonight's edition: Africa Disaster Relief is looking for six South Africans who went missing in the deadly floods on the border between Nepal and China.
PSG reject Man City offers for midfielder Echegini
Paris St-Germain reject several Manchester City offers for their Nigerian midfielder Jennifer Echegini.
Man Utd fail in attempt to sign Ait-Nouri from Man City
Manchester United approached Manchester City in the final hours of the transfer window in an attempt to sign Algeria defender Rayan Ait-Nouri on loan
Ndiaye's journey from non-league football to £65m Man City move
Manchester City sign winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth up to £65m.
Camara's £47.1m move from Monaco to Chelsea collapses
Lamine Camara is staying at Monaco after the Senegal midfielder's £47.1m move to Chelsea collapses.
Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan are among the seven people killed in the crash.
The goat is now a celebrity - how this Nigerian graduation gift went viral
Described as a calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.
'Ghana was the crime scene': The country leading the demand for slavery reparations
Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations
Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction
Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.
Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?
Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.
'If you started running, they shot you' - inside Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis
Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.
World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.
Madagascar ex-Senate chief sentenced to hard labour over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown
At least 22 people were killed and more than 100 injured during last year's unrest, according to the UN.
Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say
Most migrants have returned to neighbouring Morocco, but as many as 5,000 remain in the Spanish exclave.
'I have fired 40 of my agents for being corrupt', says Nigeria's anti-corruption chief
The EFCC boss says more than five of the dismissed officials are already facing prosecution.
Brighton sign Nigeria winger Azeez from Millwall
Brighton secure a deadline-day deal for Nigeria winger Femi Azeez in a deal worth up to £15m.
Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards
Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
Bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast kills 22
Reports say Jordanian nationals are among those killed in the accident in the South Sinai governorate.
Guinea-Bissau referendum approves new constitution that expands president's powers
The sweeping reforms come in the wake of last year's coup and ahead of a proposed return to civilian rule.
Electric fish keep from blinding themselves with these brain cells
The brain cells you see in the above image help an African fish decode electric signals to spot prey, scan its murky surroundings and communicate with its fellows.
Zambia's president sworn in for second term while opponent detained
Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in custody charged with treason.
Fossil feet may be misleading scientists about human evolution
Wild monkeys in West Africa can climb vertical tree trunks using foot flexibility scientists did not realize they possessed. The discovery challenges a key assumption about what the last common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees looked like and how it moved.
Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he is not ruling out foul play after 100 wildfires were recorded.
What will Jackson bring to Villa with Watkins set for exit?
BBC Sport examines what new striker Nicolas Jackson will bring to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins looking set to join Al-Hilal.
'Silence is complicity' - top footballer hits out over Cameroon femicides
The killing of at least eight women in a week has sparked outrage in Cameroon.
Harlequins snap up Zimbabwe winger Sigauke
Harlequins sign Zimbabwe's "real handful" of a winger Edward Sigauke, who will join the club next week.
Tottenham sign Man City's Marmoush on loan
Tottenham sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.
Brentford sign £40m defender Diouf from West Ham
Senegal defender El Hadji Malick Diouf joins Brentford in a £40m deal from West Ham.
Kenya aviation workers call off strike that disrupted flights
The go-slow strike that began on Sunday caused long delays and left passengers stranded.
David Bedingham underlines class to resist Northamptonshire
South African batter strikes 57*, repairing Durham's innings and passing 1,000 season runs
Spanish report flags Moroccan police's 'total permissiveness' in Ceuta migrant rush
Moroccan security forces displayed "total permissiveness" during last month's massive wave of migrants who crossed into the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta, according to a Spanish police report seen by a French news agency on Wednesday.
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.
Aubameyang ‘humiliated’ as ex-Arsenal striker quits Gabon national team
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cites 2025 Africa Cup of Nations treatment as captain steps away from Gabon duty.
‘Slavery is not a thing of the past’: UN supports call for reparations
Slavery is not just a thing of the past. Its effects continue to be felt in systemic inequality and racism. This was reiterated on Monday by the UN Committee against Racial Discrimination (CERD) as the world marks the International Day of People of African Descent.
India batter Agarwal joins Durham for run-in
With David Bedingham returning to South Africa, Durham bring in India batter Mayank Agarwal for the last four Championship games.
Labuschagne dropped from ODI squad; Davies, Peake included
Quick bowlers Spencer Johnson and Billy Stanlake are included while Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will join for the South Africa leg
Niger's thwarted mutiny highlights junta's dependence on Russia
A failed mutiny in Niger over the weekend shows how important Russia's Africa Corps mercenaries are in the country, according to analysts.
'I'm confident in my abilities' - Maphaka ready to step up in Rabada's absence
"I've led a bowling attack before with the Lions, with South Africa under-19 and I've been in the Proteas for a little bit now," Maphaka said