Melania Trump, US first lady, visits Ghana slave fort

The US first lady, on her first visit to Africa, says the slave trade was "really a tragedy".

Nigeria amputees crowd-fund for World Cup in Mexico

After missing the last three World Cups Nigeria's amputee team turns to a crowd-funding campaign in order to play in Mexico.

South Sudan FA boss Francis Francis Amin denies selection meddling

The President of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) Francis Amin denies claims by former coach of interfering in team selection.

Injured Chancel Mbemba in DR Congo squad along with Cedric Bakambu

Injured Porto defender Chancel Mbemba is named in the DR Congo squad despite not having played yet this season as Cedric Bakambu returns.

Cameroon President Paul Biya assures Caf over Afcon preparations

Cameroon President Paul Biya assures Confederation of African Football boss Ahmad that his country will be ready to host the Africa Cup of Nations.

African Champions League: Angola’s Agosto and Egypt’s Al Ahly lead in semi-finals

Al Ahly of Egypt are in front after the first leg of their African Champions League semi-final with Entente Setif, and a late goal gives Primeiro Agosto an important win over Esperance.

African Champions League: Angola’s Agosto and Egypt’s Al Ahly lead in semi-finals

Al Ahly of Egypt are in front after the first leg of their African Champions League semi-final with Entente Setif, and a late goal gives Primeiro Agosto an important win over Esperance.

Jailed without trace in Eritrea: ‘I haven’t seen my parents for 17 years’

Ibrahim Sherifo has not seen or heard from his parents since he was 13 years old when they were "disappeared" in Eritrea.

Focusing on photography

The shortlist for the 2018 Architectural Photography Awards has been announced...

Forging a new link in Norway

Knight Architects have won a Norwegian bridge competition