An exhibition at the British Museum in London is highlighting the long history of African textiles.

A Zimbabwean politician has been attacked in the capital, Harare, during the last day of campaigning before a referendum on a new constitution.

Malawi's Economic Planning Minister Goodall Gondwe resigns two days after being charged with treason, along with 11 other top officials.

At least 24 people were killed when a double-decker bus crashed in a mountain pass near Cape Town, rescue workers in South Africa say.

A Zimbabwean MDC politician is attacked in the capital, Harare, during the last day of campaigning before Saturday's referendum on a new constitution.

Depleted Egyptian side Al Ahly face a tough task when they start their Champions League title defence away to Tusker.

Twin brothers Florentin and Mathias Pogba are in Guinea's squad for the 2014 World Cup qualifier against Mozambique this month.

Sofa deliveries, tattooed camels and lazy lions

Rapid drug treatment after HIV infection may be enough to "functionally cure" about one in 10 patients, say researchers in France.