Taking portraits in Burkina Faso since the 1960s

For more than 50 years Sory Sanle has worked as a photographer in Burkina Faso but now a gallery in London wants to bring him to the world's attention.

Stephen Odey: Nigeria international cleared for FC Zurich move

Nigeria youngster Stephen Odey is cleared by Fifa to sign for Swiss club Zurich despite missing August's transfer deadline.

2018 World Cup: Nigeria aim for a spot in their third straight finals

Nigeria can clinch a place at their third consecutive World Cup finals with a win over Zambia while Egypt and Tunisia need results to go their way to qualify.

2018 World Cup: Date set for South Africa v Senegal replay

South Africa will replay their annulled 2018 World Cup qualifier against Senegal on Friday 10 November in Polokwane.

US soldiers killed in ambush in Niger

The attack near the Mali border comes as US forces help the Niger army fight Islamist militants.

Under-17 World Cup: Mali leads Africa’s quest for glory

African champions Mali, experienced campaigners Ghana, exciting Guinea and debutants Niger will be chasing glory at the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in India.

Dive puts Ivory Coast’s Seydou Doumbia out for two months

Ivory Coast striker Seydou Doumbia looks set to miss the Elephants final two 2018 Wolrd Cup qualifiers after injuring himself diving for a penalty.

Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa criticised for poisoned ice cream claim

The battle to succeed Robert Mugabe is brought into the open with claims about poisoned ice cream.

Dutch minister resigns over deaths of Mali peacekeepers

She was under pressure after a report into failures that saw two soldiers killed during training.

The South African woman building Shelby vintage cars

Welder Zandile Dlamini says she is proud to work in an industry dominated by men.