She may be only 22 years old, but has already secured her place in Kenya's history.

A South African court refuses to give bail to nine policemen charged with the murder of a Mozambican taxi driver who was dragged behind a police van.

Former club-mates Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse will lead Senegal's attack in this month's World Cup tie against Angola.

Ghana hand a debut call-up to Arsenal's Emmanuel Frimpong.

Weapons and grenades left behind by fighters and soldiers in Mali will leave a dangerous legacy long after the conflict has ended.

At least six people are killed and 35 wounded in clashes in Burundi between police and a Catholic sect, a government official says.

Andre and Jordan Ayew turn down a plea from the Ghanaian FA for the pair to come out of international retirement.

Kenya passes electoral test - but what next?

Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins relieved to complete his protracted move from Levante to Seattle Sounders after an administrative delay.

Rebels in the Central African Republic capture the key south-eastern town of Bangassou, despite a peace deal to end the conflict, a government minister says.

Mali's private media go on strike after an editor was arrested for publishing a letter from soldiers complaining about poor conditions on the frontline.

Africa's leading candidate for Pope is 64-year-old Cardinal Peter Turkson - Will Ross reports on his journey from Ghana to the Vatican.

South Sudan and Sudan agree to resume pumping oil after a bitter dispute over fees which saw production shut down more than a year ago.