Kenya plastic bag ban comes into force after years of delays

The government says the ban will protect the environment, but manufacturers say jobs will be lost.

South Africa’s boxing grannies

Old age won't discourage these South African grannies from becoming lean, mean, fighting machines.

South Africa’s boxing grannies

Old age won't discourage these South African grannies from becoming lean, mean, fighting machines.

Sol Bamba: Neil Warnock a ‘father figure’, says Cardiff City defender

Cardiff centre-back Sol Bamba says manager Neil Warnock is a "father figure" after the club's strong start to the season.

Uganda goalkeeper Denis Onyango warns Egypt to expect ‘fireworks’

Uganda captain Denis Onyango warns Egypt to expect "fireworks" during their 2018 World Cup qualifier in Kampala on Thursday.

Iwobi ruled out of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon

Nigeria suffer a blow ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon after Arsenal's Alex Iwobi withdraws from the squad with a thigh muscle strain.

Burkina Faso defender Bakary Kone joins Strasbourg on loan

Burkina Faso international defender Bakary Kone joins newly-promoted French club Strasbourg on a season-long loan from Spanish side Malaga.

Celtic: Rivaldo Coetzee’s transfer is off after failed medical

Celtic's bid to sign Rivaldo Coetzee collapses after the defender fails a medical, his club in South Africa confirms.

‘I saw them die in the sea’

Yaya Sangare lost his wife and sons as they tried to reach Europe but still fights for a better life.

Nigeria striker Ibrahim joins Austria Vienna on loan

Nigeria international forward Alhassan Ibrahim joins FK Austria Vienna on a season-long loan from Nigerian side FC Heart Academy.