Mali women’s midfielder Aissata Traore joins Turkish club Besiktas

Mali women's international Aissata Traore secures her first overseas contract as she signs for Turkish side Besiktas.

Club Africain coach Chiheb Ellili quits after record loss

Club Africain coach Chiheb Ellili quits after record 8-0 loss to TP Mazembe in the African Champions League.

How African entrepreneurs can beat negative stereotypes

Investor Trésor Chovu on how African business can overcome the negative perceptions of some outsiders.

Cameroon’s Stephane Mbia returns to play in China

Cameroon's Stephane Mbia returns to play in China as he signs for newly promoted Super League side Wuhan Zall.

Nigeria election 2019: How ‘godfathers’ influence politics

A look at the men who many believe decide the winners and losers of elections in Nigeria.

DP World port manager killed in Somalia’s Puntland state

Islamist group al-Shabab says it carried out the attack in the port run by Dubai company DP World.

DP World port manager killed in Somalia’s Puntland state

Islamist group al-Shabab says it carried out the attack in the port run by Dubai company DP World.

Gor Mahia stun Zamalek with 4-2 victory

Kenya's Gor Mahia open the African Confederation Cup group phase with a shock 4-2 victory over Egyptian giants Zamalek in Nairobi.

Imama Amapakabo to take charge of Nigeria’s U-23 team

Nigeria's Football Federation (NFF) appoints Imama Amapakabo as coach of the national U-23 team, replacing Salisu Yusuf who is serving a one-year ban.

Bubacarr Trawally: Gambian forward moves to Saudi’s Al Shabab

Saudi side Al Shabab confirm the signing of Gambia international forward Bubacarr Trawally on a three-and-a-half-year deal.