Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers moved for World Cup finalists

The next round of qualifiers for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations are moved from March to October to allow the World Cup-bound teams to play friendlies.

Villa lose Ivory Coast’s Kodjia to injury

Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia aggravates an ankle injury, and Scott Hogan is sidelined after a stomach operation.

Amr latest Fahmy to be appointed as Caf general secretary

Amr Fahmy follows in the footsteps of his father and grandfather in being named as the general secretary of the Confederation of African Football.

Amr latest Fahmy to be appointed as Caf general secretary

Amr Fahmy follows in the footsteps of his father and grandfather in being named as the general secretary of the Confederation of African Football.

Fire rips through Cameroon parliament

An investigation is under way into the blaze which began in the capital, Yaoundé, in the early hours of this morning.

Zimbabwe latest: Defiant Mugabe makes first public appearance

The Zimbabwean president leaves house arrest to attend a university graduation ceremony.

Africa’s top shots: 10-16 November 2017

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

The next generation: Future Afoty nominees?

The shortlist for the 2017 BBC African Footballer of the Year is a blend of youth and experience, but who might follow in their footsteps in future years?

Debunking Zimbabwe’s false rumours

Reality Check looks at the fake news shared online after the military takeover in Zimbabwe.

Losing hope amid Uganda doctors’ strike

The BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga finds abandoned hospitals and desperate patients in Uganda.