Madagascar through to group phase of 2019 Nations Cup qualifiers

Madagascar win successive Nations Cup qualifiers for the first time since 2007 to reach the group phase of qualifying for the 2019 tournament.

Egypt convicts 56 over migrant boat sinking that killed 200

Capsize in September killed at least 200 people who had been crammed aboard a fishing vessel.

Egypt convicts 56 over migrant boat sinking that killed 200

Capsize in September killed at least 200 people who had been crammed aboard a fishing vessel.

Senegal coach Cisse: ‘Diame had years left’

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse expresses his 'surprise' at Mohamed Diame's retirement from international football at the age of 29.

Hicham El Amrani resigns as Caf secretary general

Hicham El Amrani resigns as secretary general of the Confederation of African Football, just over a week after Issa Hayatou lost the presidency.

It’s miraculous, says South Africa’s spinach king

Lufefe Nomjana grows, bakes and sells healthy spinach bread and juices in his local community.

It’s miraculous, says South Africa’s spinach king

Lufefe Nomjana grows, bakes and sells healthy spinach bread and juices in his local community.

Off the handle

Spare a thought for those who are given troublesome names. In Zambia, Chris Haslam came across some very surprising choices.

Militia fighters decapitate 40 police officers in DR Congo

About 40 were killed when a police convoy was ambushed in the central province of Kasai.,

Militia fighters decapitate 40 police officers in DR Congo

About 40 were killed when a police convoy was ambushed in the central province of Kasai.,