Tough task for Senegal’s Teungueth in Champs League as Berkane given bye in Confed Cup

Senegal's Teungueth are drawn in a tough Champions League group as Renaissance Berkane are handed a bye in the Confederation Cup.

UK drops tanker ‘hijacking’ case against stowaways

The men were detained when special forces stormed the Nave Andromeda off the Isle of Wight.

Africa’s week in pictures: 1 – 7 January 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

The airman from Sierra Leone who was shot down over Nazi Germany

The amazing life of Johnny Smythe - RAF officer, prisoner of war and a father of the Windrush generation.

Boeing to pay $2.5bn over 737 Max conspiracy

The firm is to pay $2.5bn to settle US criminal charges over the 737 Max aircraft conspiracy.

Teenage Ivory Coast player joins Man Utd

Manchester United finalise the £19m signing of Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo from Italian side Atalanta.

Ghana president Nana Akufo-Addo sworn in for a second term

President Nana Akufo-Addo has been sworn in for a second term after chaotic scenes in parliament.

African Champions League: Group stage shaped by Covid and a shock

Eight former winners are through to the group stage of the African Champions League as Covid and a shock help shape the last 16.

Central African Republic: A disputed election and a strange rebel alliance

A strange coalition of former enemies has joined forces to oust Central African Republic's newly re-elected leader.

Central African Republic: A disputed election and a strange rebel alliance

A strange coalition of former enemies has joined forces to oust Central African Republic's newly re-elected leader.