Simba join Ahly and Mazembe in quarter-finals

Tanzania's Simba FC defeat DR Congo's AS Vita Club to reach the African Champions League quarter-finals as Al Ahly and TP Mazembe also qualify.

Newcastle U-23 midlfielder Sangare set for Liberia debut in Afcon qualifier

Newcastle U-23 midfielder Mohammed Sangare looks set to make his debut for Liberia in their crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier away to DR Congo.

Newcastle U-23 midlfielder Sangare set for Liberia debut in Afcon qualifier

Newcastle U-23 midfielder Mohammed Sangare looks set to make his debut for Liberia in their crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier away to DR Congo.

Cyclone Idai: Many dead in Zimbabwe and Mozambique

The tropical storm had already caused death and destruction in neighbouring Mozambique.

No white saviours: Meet the women behind the campaign

Meet Olivia and Kelsey, two Uganda-based social workers behind the #nowhitesaviors social media campaign.

Michael Essien: Former Ghana and Chelsea midfielder moves to Azerbaijan

Former Ghana and Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien signs for Azerbaijan top-tier side Sabail FK in a deal until May 2020.

Omar Colley returns to boost The Gambia’s Afcon bid

Former skipper Omar Colley is back to face Algeria in a must-win game for The Gambia as they bid to reach a first Nations Cup.

What is in a plane’s black box?

Black boxes can provide vital information in air accident investigations.

Fifa Club World Cup: Revised tournament approved despite top European clubs saying they will boycott

Fifa approves a revised 24-team Club World Cup starting in 2021 despite top European clubs saying they would boycott the tournament.

Bonaventure Kalou: Former Ivory Coast football star on politics

Former Ivory Coast football star Bonaventure Kalou is the latest West African sportsman to make the transfer from sport to politics.