The scramble for Somalia

Many different countries are trying to get a toehold in Somalia as it slowly emerges from chaos.

The scramble for Somalia

Many different countries are trying to get a toehold in Somalia as it slowly emerges from chaos.

Babacar scores brace in Serie A thriller

Inter Milan captain Mauro Icardi scores a hat-trick but his side lose to Fiorentina to dent their Europa League qualification hopes.

Iheanacho ready to fight for place at Manchester City

Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho says he is ready to fight for his place in the Manchester City team, amidst competition from Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero.

Regional qualifiers for 2018 CHAN get underway

Regional qualifiers for next year's African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Kenya kick off with first leg wins for South Sudan, Mauritius and Madagascar.

Kenya election: Kenyatta blames primaries chaos on turnout

President Kenyatta admits not enough election materials were provided for his party's primaries.

The Gambian footballer who drowned in search of a better life

Gambian footballer Hamadou hoped to pull his family out of poverty by going to Europe, but tragedy befell him.

Egyptian soldiers accused of killing unarmed Sinai men in leaked video

Unverified footage appears to show soldiers shooting dead unarmed detainees in the northern Sinai.

Refugees in football: How Christian Benteke & others have helped football

BBC Sport looks at how Amnesty International has called on Premier League clubs to celebrate the contribution of refugees in the English game.

Motlanthe ‘uncertain’ over ANC support under Jacob Zuma

Former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe says he's uncertain about whether he can support the African National Congress at the next election.