World Cup 2022: Ghana held to goalless draw by visiting Nigeria

The first leg of the 2022 World Cup play-off between West African rivals Ghana and visitors Nigeria ends in a goalless draw.

World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Egypt beat African champions Senegal

A fourth-minute own goal is enough to give Egypt a 1-0 win over Senegal in Cairo in their World Cup play-off.

Tshegofatso Pule: South African court convicts boyfriend of murder

Tshegofatso Pule was found hanging from a tree, provoking outrage across South Africa.

World Cup 2022: African race intensifies with decisive play-offs

Ten African teams meet over two legs to decide which five nations will be going to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in November.

Cameroon conflict: The football fans who hope their national team lose

Most people want their nation to make it to the World Cup, but this is not so for some Cameroonians.

Africa’s week in pictures: 18-24 March 2022

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

Tanzania’s Freeman Mbowe on Samia Suluhu’s first year as president

Tanzanian opposition leader Freeman Mbowe says the treason charges against him were politically motivated.

Ethiopia’s Tigray war: TPLF agrees to humanitarian truce

The civil war has left millions needing food aid, yet none has been delivered to Tigray for months.

Cricket World Cup: South Africa women into semi-finals despite washout

South Africa qualify for the semi-finals of the Women's Cricket World Cup despite their game against West Indies being abandoned due to rain.

Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo on the meaning of an international cap

Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo discusses the meaning of an international cap.