M23 rebels in DR Congo deny shooting down UN helicopter

Eight peacekeepers were on board, including six from Pakistan, one from Russian and one from Serbia.

Egypt claim players were subjected to racism before World Cup play-off against Senegal

Egypt lodge an official complaint against Senegal in which they claim their team was subjected to racism and "terrorised" by home fans in Dakar.

Afcon 2023: The Gambia survive Chad scare to progress to group stage of qualifying

The Gambia survive a scare against Chad to reach the group stage of qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ukraine war: What next for the African students who fled?

The thousands who left are now faced with a decision about where to continue their studies.

Rwandan farmers become major tea factory owners

Charities run by Sir Ian Wood and Lord Sainsbury hand ownership of Mulindi factory to co-operatives.

Belgium 3-0 Burkina Faso: Trossard and Benteke on target in friendly win

Leandro Trossard and Christian Benteke are amongst the scorers as an inexperienced Belgium beat Burkina Faso in a friendly.

World Cup 2022: Ghana head to Qatar after draw with Nigeria

Ghana reach the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after forcing arch rivals Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in Abuja to qualify on the away goals rule.

England 3-0 Ivory Coast: Raheem Sterling scores as Three Lions cruise to win

A much-changed England side stroll to victory against 10-man Ivory Coast in a friendly at Wembley on Tuesday.

World Cup 2022: Mane helps Senegal beat Egypt and qualify for Qatar after penalty shootout

Sadio Mane scores the winning penalty in a shootout against Egypt to put Senegal through to the World Cup finals in Qatar.

Abuja-Kaduna train attack: Passengers killed after Nigeria gang hits rail link

Gunmen surrounded the carriages and opened fire - an unknown number of people have been abducted.