Ryan Nyambe: Blackburn defender ‘excited’ to play for Namibia

Blackburn right-back Ryan Nyambe says he hopes to 'make an impact' at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, having committed his international future to Namibia.

Libya crisis: Islamic State group says it attacked Haftar camp

Nine people are killed in the attack in the southern city of Sabha, according to a local hospital.

Sheila Mwanyigha: ‘Online trolls damaged my singing career’

Sheila Mwanyigha is a Kenyan musician who became the target of online trolls and bloggers.

DR Congo Ebola deaths pass 1,000

Officials say hostility to medical staff is hindering efforts to tackle the deadly disease.

Sudan protesters reject army’s position on civilian rule

Protesters criticise Sudan's ruling military council for ruling out a civilian-majority government.

Diamond League: Caster Semenya wins 800m in Doha two days after losing case against IAAF

Caster Semenya wins the 800m at the first Diamond League meet of the season in Doha and vows to not quit the sport after IAAF ruling.

Fifteen-year-old Nigerian builds small scale construction machines

Nigerian teenager Hope Emmanuel Frank makes his creations using discarded materials.

South Africa’s proud horse racing history

Lubabalo Gibson dreams of carrying on his family legacy and becoming a professional jockey.

South Africa’s proud horse racing history

Lubabalo Gibson dreams of carrying on his family legacy and becoming a professional jockey.

Injured Keita a doubt for Africa Cup of Nations

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita will be out for at least two months after tearing a thigh muscle in defeat at Barcelona.