Why natural hair is empowering for women

Abena Hagan hopes to inspire Afro-Caribbean women to embrace their identities by accepting natural hair.

Surf competition accused of ‘sexism’ over prize money

Ballito Pro organisers were criticised after a photo of the winners showed a discrepancy in prize money

Keita to wear Gerrard’s number eight shirt for Liverpool

Naby Keita will become the first player to wear the number eight shirt since Steven Gerrard left Liverpool in 2014.

Caster Semenya: IAAF to respect Cas decision on testosterone rules

The IAAF says it will respect the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision on rules over testosterone levels in female athletes.

World Cup 2018: Wahbi Khazri scores as Tunisia end with 2-1 win over Panama

A second-half strike from Wahbi Khazri ensures Tunisia end their World Cup Group G campaign with a victory, as Panama finish bottom.

Algeria’s powerful police chief Gen Abdelghani Hamel sacked

No reason has been given for the dismissal but it comes amid a drug scandal rocking the establishment.

Senegal crash out of World Cup after Colombia loss

Yerry Mina's second-half header sends Colombia into a last-16 tie with England at the World Cup at the expense of Senegal.

Zimbabwe ‘safe’ despite attack

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa vows to find "criminals" behind attack at his rally.

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa blames Grace Mugabe faction for blast

Zimbabwe's president suspects allies of the former first lady were behind an attempt to kill him.

Letter from Africa: Snapping at the heels of Zimbabwe’s ‘crocodile’

For the first time in decades, Robert Mugabe is not on the ballot - and more than 20 people now want to fill his shoes.