A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals - but does it go deeper?A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.2 hrs agoAfrica

Can lightning strike twice? Cape Verde set for Wafcon debutAfter the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.2 hrs agoAfrica Sport

Sudan’s army claims control of major highway linking Khartoum and el-Obeid

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South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrestInitial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.29 mins agoAfrica

US deports Kenyan former NFL player Daniel AdongoThe authorities say the ex-sportsman had overstayed his visa and had been arrested multiple times.40 mins agoWorld

The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record labelNew Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.3 hrs agoAfrica

Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent timesThe government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.8 hrs agoAfrica

Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was 'very, very, very, very, very good' - Ghetto KidsThe child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.3 hrs agoAfrica

First person gets new experimental vaccine for EbolaEd Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.3 hrs agoOxfordshire

South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.2 hrs agoAfrica

Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorismHe is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.47 mins agoAfrica

Le Clos would 'love' Commonwealth Games medal recordSouth African swimming Chad le Clos says it would be "amazing" to stand alone as the most decorated male athlete in the history of the Commonwealth Games.4 hrs agoAfrica Sport

Three men sentenced to life in jail over Nigeria school kidnappingsThey admitted to concealing information and being members of an Islamist militant group.46 mins agoAfrica

Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in KenyaOkoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.2 hrs agoAfrica

Ghanaians' ICC petition over migrant attacks 'opportunistic', says South AfricaThe petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.42 mins agoAfrica

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 AfconBurkina Faso, Mali and Niger - three countries led by military governments - submit a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.18 hrs agoAfrica Sport