How Burkinabe villagers catch the flies that cause blindness

Five high-ranking officials in South Africa are suspended as the government probes security breaches in connection with a society wedding.

A long-awaited report investigating violence and human rights abuses in Kenya will recommend some prosecutions, one of its authors tells the BBC.

Lydia Academic, FAR Rabat and Etoile Sahel among teams to progress to the African Confederation Cup play-offs.

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has registered as a candidate for elections in July, documents show, despite an assurance he would not stand.

Five high-ranking officials in South Africa are suspended as the government probes security breaches in connection with a society wedding.

Liberian Football Association chief Musa Bility will appeal against the six-month ban imposed on him by Caf.

Fifa orders the Tanzania Football Federation to start its election process afresh following irregularities discovered by its fact-finding team.

Photos of fighting deadly diseases in Somalia

South African royal Toya Delazy hits the charts with electro-pop

Could a wall of trees combat terrorism in the Sahel?