At least 14 people have drowned and another 17 are rescued after a boat believed to be carrying African migrants starts sinking off Morocco.

Daniel Msiza works as a cleaner at Pretoria University by day but at night he indulges his great passion as a jazz pianist.

Sudan says it will complain to the UN over an explosion at an arms factory earlier this week that it claims was caused by an Israeli air strike.

Kenya's International Film Festival launches in Nairobi.

How will production affect Madagascar's natural riches?

DR Congo coach Claude LeRoy will use his experience as an ex-coach of Ghana to gain an edge in their Nations Cup group.

South African mining unions agree a pay deal to settle a bitter dispute in the country's gold mines that has cost the industry millions.

A leaked report into Nigeria's oil and gas industry reveals the extent of mismanagement and corruption that is costing billions of dollars each year.

Africa could feed itself if trade restrictions were reduced and fertile land was put to good use, according to the World Bank.

Egypt's Ministry of Interior says fans can attend Al Ahly's Champions League final first leg against Esperance in Cairo.

Uganda says it has been stabbed in the back by the UN over claims it backs DR Congo rebels - and is reviewing the presence of its troops in Somalia.

Niger coach Gernot Rohr says his team can cause a shock at the Africa Cup of Nations.