Nigeria friendly with Burkina Faso cancelled

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Nigeria's friendly with Burkina Faso on Monday in London is called off after several Burkina Faso players fail to gain entry visas for the UK.

Thomas Fessy: What is behind Congo police beheadings?

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Up to 400 people have reportedly been killed in the central DR Congo province of Kasai - what is going on?

South African astrologer fights to legalise ‘magic’ mushrooms

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An astrologer in South Africa is fighting to get "magic" mushrooms legalised for use in spiritual ceremonies.

Why mix earthworms and cocoa shells?

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The Ivorian farmers benefiting from a unique, but labour intensive, blend of compost.

ICC orders Congo warlord Germain Katanga to pay victims

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Ex-Congolese militia leader ordered to pay $1m (£800,000), but he is broke.

Comoros hold advantage in 2019 Nations Cup qualifier

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Comoros Islands take a big step towards playing in the group stages of 2019 Nations Cup qualifying by beating Mauritius 2-0 on Friday.

Guinea-Bissau eye back-to-back finals

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Guinea-Bissau FA president Manuel Irenio is confident the team will reach the 2019 Nations Cup following their 2017 appearance.

Zimbabwe’s cash-strapped tobacco farms

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Small-scale tobacco farmers in Zimbabwe have little to invest due to poor profit margins and a weak economy.

Gambia to set up truth commission to probe Jammeh’s rule

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The commission will investigate abuses committed during ex-President Jammeh's rule, minister says.

Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak freed after six years in detention

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It is the first time Egypt's ex-president is allowed to go home since his 2011 overthrow.