Tanzania retain Cecafa Women’s Cup

Tanzania's Kilimanjaro Queens retain the regional Cecafa Women's Challenge Cup, finishing ahead of Uganda on goal difference.

Tanzania retain Cecafa Women’s Cup

Tanzania's Kilimanjaro Queens retain the regional Cecafa Women's Challenge Cup, finishing ahead of Uganda on goal difference.

Ghana MPs giggle over ‘Wise Vagina’ village name

Areas named after genitals leaves parliament in Ghana in fits of laughter.

African duo name Under-20 Women’s World Cup squads

Africa's representatives at the Under-20 Women's World Cup finals, Nigeria and Ghana, have named their squads for next month's finals.

The nation where many think cycling is only for children

Amateur cyclists in Sudan are challenging perceptions that biking is not for adults.

Carl Ikeme: Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper announces retirement

Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, who was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in July 2017, announces his retirement from football.

Aliou Cisse gets Senegal contract extension with tough target

Aliou Cisse's contract as Senegal coach is extended by a year and is set the task of reaching the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Instagram poet Yrsa Daley-Ward on the gift of reading

Yrsa Daley-Ward says publishing on Instagram has connected her to previously untapped audiences.

Why some African countries don’t want charity clothes

Giving away your old clothes has consequences for African countries trying to develop their own textile industries.

Africa’s week in pictures: 20-26 July 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.