Inspiring tales from athletes heading to Glasgow 2014

Nigeria is booming, but a vast gap still exists between the growing middle-class and other Nigerians.

Many people are feared dead after suspected Boko Haram Islamist gunmen attack the town of Damboa in north-eastern Nigeria.

China and Zambia have strong trade and business links, but the romance has not been without controversy.

South Africans mark the first Mandela Day since the anti-apartheid icon's death with a government call to clean up their country.

Knights, kings, knitters and dancers

Human rights groups criticise an Ethiopian court's decision to charge with terrorism nine journalists and bloggers in detention since April.

Fourteen teams play in Africa Cup of Nations second-round first leg qualifiers this weekend, aiming to reach the group stage.

Nigeria's National Assembly breaks up for a two-month recess, meaning approval for a $1bn loan to help the military fight Boko Haram must wait.

Zamalek striker Dominque da Silva is banned for three matches by Caf for physically assaulting a referee.