Yacouba Sylla: Mali captain moves to Norway

Mali international Yacouba Sylla joins Norwegian club Strømsgodset on a two-year deal in a quest to play at this year's Africa Cup of Nations.

Fespaco nominee Mohamed Boureima : ‘I can’t handle watching my own films’

Nigerien filmmaker Mohamed Boureima talks about being nominated for an award at this year's Fespaco.

Fespaco nominee Mohamed Boureima : ‘I can’t handle watching my own films’

Nigerien filmmaker Mohamed Boureima talks about being nominated for an award at this year's Fespaco.

Algeria protests: The beginning of the end?

Why tens of thousands of people are protesting against the ailing 81-year-old president.

South African Airways pilot resigns over fake licence

William Chandler flew with an airline for more than 20 years before his credentials were exposed.

Souleymane Coulibaly: Partick Thistle given Fifa assurance over Al Ahly payment

Partick Thistle are adamant they will not face a £1m bill for Souleymane Coulibaly as the striker loses his appeal against a Fifa ruling.

Algeria protests: Thousands denounce president’s bid for fifth term

Tens of thousands protest as ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika seeks a fifth term in office.

Algeria protests: Thousands denounce president’s bid for fifth term

Many Algerians are angry as ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika seeks a fifth term in office.

Mixed-race in the UK: ‘I can choose which team to support at the World Cup’

Elouan, 10, says he likes having a mixed background, but feels like he is different from his peers.

Mixed-race in the UK: ‘I can choose which team to support at the World Cup’

Elouan, 10, says he likes having a mixed background, but feels like he is different from his peers.