Everton sign Nigeria striker Onyekuru – and send him out on loan

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Everton complete the signing of Henry Onyekuru from KAS Eupen and loan the striker to Anderlecht for the season.

Nigerian university builds trench to stop Boko Haram attacks

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The university in north-eastern Nigeria has repeatedly been attacked by Boko Haram militants.

Africa agriculture pioneer wins 2017 World Food Prize

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African Development Bank president Akinwumi Adesina wins the prestigious World Food Prize for his work to boost yields and farm incomes.

Bertrand Traore: Lyon sign Chelsea striker for £8.8m

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Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore joins Lyon for a fee of £8.8m on a five-year contract.

Fifa: Video technology in use at Confederations Cup ‘must improve’

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Problems with the video technology system at the Confederations Cup must be solved if it is to be used at the World Cup, Fifa says.

Niger migrants: 52 die during desert crossing

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Dozens of bodies are buried after a group of 75 people is abandoned by traffickers.

Hazard, Ba & Sow invest in NASL club

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Chelsea's Eden Hazard and Crystal Palace's Yohan Cabaye are among the investors backing a new football club in the United States.

El Hadji Diouf: I’m fit, sexy and helping Senegal

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Senegal legend El Hadji Diouf says he's fitter than ever and enjoying life away from the pitch, advising the president on how to bring through the next generation of sport stars.

Al-Qaeda: Kidnapped Swede Johan Gustafsson freed after six years

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Hostage Johan Gustafsson, in Mali since 2011, has been freed, the Swedish government says.

Al-Qaeda frees hostage after six years

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Hostage Johan Gustafsson, held by al-Qaeda in Mali since 2011, has been freed, the Swedish government says.