Boko Haram and al-Shabab recruits ‘lack religious schooling’

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Recruits to militant groups have less religious education than non-recruits, a UN study finds.

Togo protesters return to streets of Lome

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Anti-government protesters begin a second day of demonstrations in the Togolese capital, Lome.

Giresse steps down as Mali coach

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Frenchman Alain Giresse resigns as Mali coach, less than a week after a 6-0 hammering by Morocco in a World Cup qualifier.

2018 World Cup: South Africa consider replay appeal

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South Africa's FA is mulling an appeal against a Fifa decision to order a replay of a World Cup qualifier against Senegal because of "match manipulation" by the referee.

Nigeria’s first skate crew finds home in Lagos

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"Don't break your head!" is one of the popular heckles they get from confused Lagos residents.

Praised but unpaid

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They "saved" Nigeria from the brink of an Ebola epidemic in 2014, so why are these doctors still waiting to be paid?

World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Senegal to be replayed

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A World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Senegal will be replayed after the match referee was banned for life by Fifa.

2018 World Cup: Egypt ‘one step closer’ to Russia

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Egypt midfielder Sam Morsy says the Pharaohs have moved 'one step closer' to a first World Cup appearance since 1990 after beating Uganda 1-0 on Tuesday.

Togo protests against Faure Gnassingbé

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Protesters want an end to the rule of President Faure Gnassingbé, who succeeded his father in 2005.

2018 World Cup: Cape Verde expect late drama in Group D

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Cape Verde coach Lucio Antunes predicts Group D of African qualifying will go down to the wire as his island nation battles to reach its first World Cup.