Traore strike edges Mali past Tanzania at Wafcon

A goal in first-half injury time from Saratou Traore is enough to see Mali edge a tight Group C encounter against Tanzania at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Family ‘in shock’ after Zimbabwe scientist killed in UK

The 39-year-old was fatally injured in a street in the Lochee area of the city on Saturday afternoon

South Africa start Wafcon defence with win over Ghana

South Africa begin the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-0 win over Ghana in Morocco.

NFF ‘needs to do better’ for Super Falcons – Oparanozie

Nigeria's football federation has "not done enough" to ensure its women's team remain ahead of their competition in Africa, claims Desire Oparanozie.

South Africa’s police minister accused of links to criminal gangs

A provincial police chief accuses the minister of trying to prevent investigations into political killings.

‘Legend’ Lara should keep Test record – Mulder

South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder declares on 367 not out, passing up the opportunity to break Brian Lara’s record for the highest individual score in a Test innings.

At least 11 dead in Kenya protests as central Nairobi sealed off

Police say at least 11 people were killed - as a doctor tells the BBC protesters taken to hospital died of gunshot wounds.

Murder inquiry after death of Zimbabwe scientist in UK

Dr Fortune Gomo, who was originally from Zimbabwe, was pronounced dead at the scene on the city's South Road.

How an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa’s deadliest militant groups

JNIM has emerged as the deadliest jihadist group in West Africa as armies struggle to stem the attacks.

Nigeria begin Wafcon bid with routine win over Tunisia

Nigeria ease to a 3-0 win over Tunisia in their opening Group B match at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.