African Football 2019: New year set to begin with a bang

The new year will get off to a bang for African football with the decision on the next Nations Cup hosts set to be made, in what looks like an action-packed 2019.

Somalia expels UN envoy Nicholas Haysom

Nicholas Haysom's expulsion comes after he raised concern about the killing of protesters.

Somalia expels UN envoy Nicholas Haysom

Nicholas Haysom's expulsion comes after he raised concern about the killing of protesters.

Forced marriage victims asked to pay rescue costs

MPs criticise the Foreign Office for making women take out a loan to cover the cost of getting them home.

Benson Arudo, yo-yo master from Kenya, on highs and lows

Benson Arudo is a master yo-yoist from Kenya with tricks that have spun him to the top.

The Cape Town schools learning from transgender students

South African schools are learning about the challenges faced by transgender students, writes Mohammed Allie.

Nigerian contortionist Murphy has Guinness Record dreams

Nigerian performer Murphy taught himself to be a contortionist with the help of online lessons.

Mali villagers killed in armed raid in Mopti region

Traditional hunters are believed to be behind the deaths of 37 members of a rival ethnic group.

Mali villagers killed in armed raid in Mopti region

Traditional hunters are believed to be behind the deaths of 37 members of a rival ethnic group.

Ike Uche urges Chukwueze to continue his development at Villarreal

Nigeria's Ikechukwu Uche urges Villarreal forward Samuel Chukwueze to treat growing transfer speculation as a compliment and stay at his former club.