Morocco’s Abderrazak Hamdallah retires from internationals

Morocco striker Abderrazak Hamdallah retires from internationals after latest omission by coach Vahid Halilhodzic

Rohingya crisis: The Gambia accuses Myanmar of genocide at top UN court

The west African nation accuses Myanmar of genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority at top UN court.

Botswana coach Adel Amrouche omits quartet caught drinking

Botswana coach Adel Amrouche excludes four players from his latest squad after they were caught drinking at a training camp.

Macauley Bonne forced out of Zimbabwe squad on ‘medical grounds’

England-based Macauley Bonne withdraws from the Zimbabwe squad days after getting his passport allowing him to play in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Kenya census: Why counting people can be controversial

Kenya has released census population figures - but not everyone is happy to stand up and be counted.

Crystal Chigbu: The mum making prosthetic limbs for Nigerian children

Crystal Chigbu was inspired to help children in need after her daughter's leg was amputated.

Under-20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria ‘favourites’ in the race to host 2020 event

Nigeria emerge as 'favourites' to host the first Fifa Under-20 Women's World Cup in Africa, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

Pope Francis ‘hopes to visit South Sudan next year’

The pontiff mentions the troubled country and expresses concern during his weekly blessing.

Brahimi dropped as Belmadi makes six changes to Algeria squad

Yacine Brahimi is left out of Algeria's squad for the defending champions' 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zambia and Botswana.

Wolves’ Adama Traore forced to withdraw from Spain squad

Wolverhampton Wanderers' winger Adama Traore withdraws from Spain squad with an injury.