South Africa’s Ace Magashule: Arrest warrant issued for ANC official

Governing party official Ace Magashule is accused of corruption, which he denies.

How could Covid affect November’s 2021 Afcon qualifiers?

BBC Sport Africa looks at what impact the global coronavirus pandemic could have on November's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

South Africa’s Ramaphosa warns of racial division after school clash

President Ramaphosa warns against racial polarisation after parents and activists clash.

Alex Song: Ex-Arsenal and Barcelona star lands in Djibouti

Former Arsenal and Barcelona player Alex Song moves to Djibouti to help promote the nation's football.

Mo Bettamer: Aldershot Town striker prepares for senior Libya debut

Swapping the National League for African Cup of Nations qualifiers in Covid-19 times will be a unique experience for Mo Bettamer.

Two-million-year-old skull of human ‘cousin’ unearthed

The fossil from a large-toothed species helps shed more light on how humans evolved, researchers say.

Uganda election: Singer and president battle for youth vote

Campaigning has officially started in Uganda’s upcoming presidential elections.

How intra-African trade is progressing amid the pandemic

Tariff negotiations are continuing but the pandemic has impacted progress of intra-African trade.

Militant Islamists ‘behead more than 50’ in Mozambique

A football pitch in a village was turned into an "execution ground", reports say.

Football legend Samuel Eto’o unhurt after car crash

Former Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o escapes unscathed from a car crash in his homeland.