‘Seize the opportunity’ – Advice to youngsters from Afoty nominees

Watch the nominees for this year's African footballer of the year award give their advice to young players dreaming of a career in football.

Naka Drotske: South Africa World Cup winner shot during robbery in Pretoria

Former South Africa international Naka Drotske is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot during a robbery in Pretoria.

Salah, the Liverpool superstar giving away thousands to help Egyptians

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and BBC African Footballer of the Year nominee is placing philanthropy firmly on the map in his homeland Egypt.

African Footballer Of The Year: Mohamed Salah’s beautifully crafted goal for Liverpool

Watch 'African Footballer of the Year' nominee Mohamed Salah score a beautifully crafted goal for hs Liverpool against Tottenham.

Satellites warn African farmers of pest infestations

UK researchers develop an early warning system to prevent crops in Africa being devastated.

Africa’s week in pictures: 23-29 November 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Africa’s week in pictures: 23-29 November 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

‘Miss Environment’: The 11-year-old girl ‘saving Lagos’

Misimi Isimi is an 11-year-old environmentalist on a mission to clean up Lagos.

Enganamouit’s home in Cameroon vandalised after Nations Cup penalty miss

The home of Cameroon's Gaelle Enganamouit is vandalised in Yaounde following her penalty miss against Nigeria in the 2018 Women's Nations Cup semi-finals.

Isaac Success: Watford forward signs new five-year deal

Nigeria forward Isaac Success has signed a new five-year contract with Watford to keep him at the club until 2023.