Calm before the Kenyan election storm

The election campaign falls silent - but the country is holding its breath, fearing violence.

How the British army is tackling elephant poaching

Soldiers are sharing tactics from Iraq and Afghanistan to help gamekeepers in Gabon tackle poaching.

Tunisia fishermen prevent far-right ship from docking

A vessel chartered by a European anti-immigrant group is unable to berth in the port of Zarzis.

Eleven dead in Nigeria church gun attack

Police said the shooting followed an argument between local Nigerians living abroad.

Ahmad says Cameroon needs ‘to convince Caf’ it can host Afcon

The Confederation of African Football's president, Ahmad, says Cameroon still needs 'to convince Caf of its ability to host' the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Sammy Ameobi to miss six weeks

Bolton Wanderers winger Sammy Ameobi will be out for up to six weeks after having minor knee surgery.

A vote for peace

Ten years after a contested election led to 1,500 deaths in Kenya, two perpetrators of that violence are trying to prevent a repetition.

Inspectors to visit 2019 hosts Cameroon

A Caf inspection team will visit Cameroon for eight days from 20 August to assess its progress as it prepares to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Fifa says Sierra Leone FA executive to remain in power for now

The divisions in Sierra Leonean football deepen following Fifa's decision to recognise the existing SLFA administration whose mandate has already ended.

Fifa says Sierra Leone FA executive to remain in power for now

The divisions in Sierra Leonean football deepen following Fifa's decision to recognise the existing SLFA administration whose mandate has already ended.