Barred from politics

Ex-Liberian President Charles Taylor is suspect of using his UK jail as a base to interfere in the elections in his homeland.

Equatorial Guinea banned from 2019 Women’s World Cup

Equatorial Guinea are expelled from the 2019 Women's World Cup for fielding 10 ineligible players during qualifying for the 2016 Olympics.

2018 World Cup: Toure joins Ivory Coast coaching team

Kolo Toure is appointed as an Ivory Coast assistant coach to go with his jobs working with the country's teams for the Olympics and locally-based players.

Taking portraits in Burkina Faso since the 1960s

For more than 50 years Sory Sanle has worked as a photographer in Burkina Faso but now a gallery in London wants to bring him to the world's attention.

Taking portraits in Burkina Faso since the 1960s

For more than 50 years Sory Sanle has worked as a photographer in Burkina Faso but now a gallery in London wants to bring him to the world's attention.

Stephen Odey: Nigeria international cleared for FC Zurich move

Nigeria youngster Stephen Odey is cleared by Fifa to sign for Swiss club Zurich despite missing August's transfer deadline.

2018 World Cup: Nigeria aim for a spot in their third straight finals

Nigeria can clinch a place at their third consecutive World Cup finals with a win over Zambia while Egypt and Tunisia need results to go their way to qualify.

2018 World Cup: Date set for South Africa v Senegal replay

South Africa will replay their annulled 2018 World Cup qualifier against Senegal on Friday 10 November in Polokwane.

US soldiers killed in ambush in Niger

The attack near the Mali border comes as US forces help the Niger army fight Islamist militants.

Under-17 World Cup: Mali leads Africa’s quest for glory

African champions Mali, experienced campaigners Ghana, exciting Guinea and debutants Niger will be chasing glory at the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in India.