Kenya appoint ex-South Africa forward McCarthy as coach
Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya on Monday confirmed former South African striker Benni McCarthy as the east African country's new coach on a two-year deal.
It is...
Christians, unions in uproar as four Nigerian states close schools for Ramadan
Kano, Nigeria - Four predominantly Muslim states in northern Nigeria have ordered the closure of schools for the holy month of Ramadan, drawing the threat...
Surf’s up: Ivory Coast rides the waves
Assinie-Mafia, Ivory Coast - Waxing down his board at the beach where he grew up, Souleymane Sidibe is determined to show the judges in Ivory...
Senegal to summon ex-president Sall to court
Dakar, Senegal - Senegal will summon former president Macky Sall to court after the west African country's audit office unveiled irregularities in the treasury's bookkeeping...
Zimbabwe court denies bail to journalist after critical interview
Harare, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwean court denied bail Friday to a journalist accused of inciting violence after interviewing a ruling party stalwart who called for the...
