Zambia defeat Senegal to lift U-20 trophy

Hosts Zambia turn on the style to lift the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Senegal 2-0 in the final at the Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.

Malawi withdraws from 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and 2018 CHAN

Malawi announces its withdrawal from the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) citing financial constraints.

Leipzig’s Guinea star Naby Keita recovering after collapsing

RB Leipzig say they are investigating why Guinea midfielder Naby Keita collapsed in the dressing room area following a Bundesliga game on Saturday.

S African cycle race cancelled due to strong winds

Phone footage shows cyclists battling against the wind at the start of the Cape Town Cycle Tour.

Ethiopia rubbish landslide kills 48 in Addis Ababa

Many had scavenged at the rubbish dump to make a living - and some even lived there permanently.

South African baby girl abducted in Durban found safe and well

The one-month-old girl is found safe and well after police stop a vehicle near Durban.

Forever unsolved

In Malawi's newspapers, there is much talk of the need to tackle vigilante and mob justice. But the stories Peter Walker found suggest change is some way off.

Niasse double helps Hull beat Swansea

Substitute Oumar Niasse scores two goals as Hull City beat fellow Premier League strugglers Swansea City.

Hosts Zambia prepare to face Senegal in Under-20 final

The Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations comes to a close on Sunday with hosts Zambia facing Senegal as a new champion will be crowned at Lusaka's Heroes Stadium.

Mali facing possible Fifa ban due to government interference

Mali is facing a possible Fifa suspension after the country's sports minister missed a deadline to revoke his dissolution of the federation's Executive Committee.