Senegal cap World Cup qualifying with a late win over SA

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Teranga Lions complete campaign for Russia 2018 with a second victory over South Africa, as Burkina Faso beat Cape Verde.

Zimbabwe’s military seizes state TV broadcaster

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The army took over the national broadcaster, but denied it was staging a coup.

Marc Wilmots leaves Ivory Coast coaching job

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Belgian coach Marc Wilmots leaves Ivory Coast after failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

‘Yes sir, thank you madam’

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Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene looks at how parenting styles in Ghana compares to those in the US.

Zimbabwe crisis: Army takes over, says Mugabe is safe

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President Mugabe's situation is unclear, with gunfire heard in the Harare suburbs where he lives.

Trapped maids

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Tanzanian women travel to Oman to become maids and get trapped with abusive employers.

Man City’s Aguero faints after Nigeria’s comeback win over Argentina

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Manchester City's Sergio Aguero is taken to hospital after fainting at half-time during Argentina's 4-2 defeat by Nigeria.

Nigerian girl ‘killed for witchcraft rituals’

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The girl's body parts were sold for $25 for use in suspected rituals believed to bring wealth.

Zimbabwe: Army chief accused of ‘treasonable conduct’

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General Chiwenga had said the army could intervene to halt a purge within the governing party.

Francis Kone: The African footballer who can’t stop saving lives

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Togolese footballer Francis Kone won an award after his quick thinking on the pitch saved an opponent's life.