Morocco's Noor Slaoui will become the first person from the Middle East and North Africa region to compete in eventing at the Olympic Games.

Ex-security guard, Louis van Schoor, killed dozens in South Africa but was only jailed for seven murders.

A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country.

Police have banned a planned march to parliament on Tuesday to protest against corruption.

The women flouting tradition to get reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation.

The United States come from 16 points down to avoid one of the biggest shocks in basketball history in a dramatic 101-100 victory over South Sudan.

Homesickness and visa issues have not stopped Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becoming a cycling sensation.

Anti-graft officials are accused of taking kickbacks from politicians in exchange for amnesty.

Over half of the ministers President Ruto proposed are from the cabinet he sacked just last week.

African football's governing body will be debt-free next year as a result of improved governance, says secretary general Veron Mosengo-Omba.

President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines the government's plans after his party was forced into coalition.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

Paul Kagame wins with more than 99% of the vote, showing Rwanda's lack of democracy, his critics say.

Namibian authorities are said to be unhappy at the harassment of their diplomatic officials.

Africa's pool of sporting talent could see a boom in rugby sevens, according to Springbok legend Bryan Habana.

The police say it is difficult to enforce safety for protesters who have no designated leader.

Impeached judge John Hlophe is set to lead opposition to President Ramaphosa's coalition government.

Nigeria's four-time African champion Anuoluwapo Opeyori, coached by his brother, hopes to break new ground for the continent in Paris.

Heparin can neutralise the necrosis-causing toxins in some spitting cobras' venom, scientists discover.

One of those being held in the bush was on HIV medication and had not taken his drugs for two weeks.