A helicopter company insists a motorway rescue was an emergency, not a billionaire escaping traffic.

The Manchester City footballer and his wife Rita "failed to pay certain expenses", a judge says.

A politician sparks a diplomatic row by threatening to beat up Tanzanian traders if they do not leave.

Three women tell HRW how they were assaulted by the now exiled leader - allegations his party deny.

Andre and Jordan Ayew both score as 10-man Ghana are forced to settle for a draw against Benin at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Cameroon made a winning start to their title defence on Tuesday, but what's in store on day six of the Africa Cup of Nations?

Cameroon begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations crown with victory over Guinea-Bissau in Group F.

Fans of reigning champions Cameroon are gearing up for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Ethiopian PM attends a memorial for his assassinated ally, chief of staff Gen Seare Mekonnen.

Aliou Sall was named in a BBC investigation over links to allegedly corrupt oil and gas deals.

Five zoo-born eastern black rhinos have been transported from Europe to Africa.

Five critically endangered rhinos from European zoos are flown to Rwanda to be released into the wild.

Why the arrival of Chinese traders at the famous Gikomba market is both a blessing and a curse for Kenyans.

Ghanaian artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo creates sculptures of slaves to immerse people in their experience.

Ivory Coast and Mali won their respective openers on Monday, but what can we expect from day five of the Africa Cup of Nations?

Lamine Diack, the former boss of athletics' world governing body the IAAF, is to stand trial in France on corruption and money-laundering charges.

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Mali and Mauritania.

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Tunisia and Angola.

Jonathan Kodjia scores the only goal of the game as Ivory Coast edge past South Africa in their opening Group D encounter.

A lawyer, who won his case over a three-week blackout, is to return to court on behalf of other Sudanese.