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Jonny Bairstow's devastating 90 helps England beat South Africa by 41 runs in a high-scoring first Twenty20 international in Bristol.

The 170 carat "Lulo Rose" is the fifth largest diamond ever discovered in Angola's Lulo mine.

The Nigerian army says it has found two hostages, who appear to have given birth during captivity.

Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick says they plan to stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations - but organisers insists Guinea will host.

William Ruto appeared alone in the TV studio to answer questions on a range of topics.

The death toll rises to 17, including three peacekeepers, as a third day of demonstrations continue.

Plesiosaur fossils on an ancient African riverbed suggest 'Nessie' could have survived fresh water.

This year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations has raised the stakes for women's football, but can the continent capitalise on its success?

Turnout is believed to have been low - with fewer than one-third of voters casting a ballot.

A recent spate of tavern shootings in South Africa has brought into focus how unsafe some places are.

Demonstrations turn violent after protesters storm a UN headquarters in Goma.

Seven civilians and three UN peacekeepers are killed as protesters accuse the UN of being ineffective.

Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is set to take a coaching role within Tottenham's academy.

Africa has the capacity to stage the Commonwealth Games, despite Durban having to pull out as 2022 hosts, says one of the event's organisers.

Tala Safwan, who has millions of followers, denies that her clip had lesbian undertones.

Ghana coach Otto Addo admits it has not been easy to convince dual-nationality players to commit to playing for the West African country.

President Uhuru Kenyatta wants long-time rival Raila Odinga to win next month's presidential poll.

Each coin will be priced at the international market rate for an ounce of gold plus 5% for costs.

Tobi Amusan is the new 100m hurdles world record holder and world champion, but still remembers her father burning her running gear.

The number of women hoping to be elected is rising but they still face cultural and religious challenges.