Dover’s Commonwealth War Memorial comes a step closer

A planned war memorial will overlook the port of Dover and the English Channel

Train crash ‘kills 33’ in Democratic Republic of Congo

The train may have been carrying flammable material and is reported to have gone up in flames.

Egypt end campaign with 1-1 draw in Ghana

Egypt end their successful World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-1 draw in Ghana as Congo and Uganda also draw in Brazzaville

Rwanda beat Ethiopia to qualify for 2018 CHAN

Rwanda qualify for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN), defeating Ethiopia 3-2 on aggregate in their play-off.

Brussels riot after Morocco World Cup qualifier win

Football fans smash glass and loot from shops after their team makes the World Cup, police say.

African Footballer of the Year 2017: Peter Ndlovu scores brilliant solo goal for Coventry in 1992

Coventry City's Peter Ndlovu scores a brilliant solo effort against Norwich in the Premier League in 1992.

Tunisia qualify for World Cup as DR Congo miss out

Tunisia hold on to draw with Libya and earn a place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia as DR Congo miss out despite a 3-1 win over Guinea.

Morocco beat Ivory Coast to reach World Cup

Morocco qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after a 2-0 victory away to Ivory Coast who miss out on a fourth consecutive finals.

BBC African Footballer of the Year 2017: Voting now open

Voting for the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2017 has opened. Find out more about the five shortlisted players and cast your vote now.

African Footballer of the Year – meet the five contenders

Find out more about the five contenders - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Naby Keita, Sadio Mane, Victor Moses and Mohamed Salah.