Kenyatta is sworn in for a second term as Kenya president

The ceremony took place in a packed stadium in the capital, Nairobi.

The Confederation of African Football cuts its player awards shortlists

The Confederation of African names 11 players on its latest shortlist for its Player of the Year award and 10 for the star based on the continent.

Kenya election: Kenyatta vows to overcome divisions

As Uhuru Kenyatta is inaugurated as president, two people die in opposition clashes with police.

A fishy affair

How did stockfish - cod dried in Norway’s cold air - became a Nigerian staple?

Michael Emenalo: Former Chelsea technical director takes up similar role at Monaco

Former Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo is named as sport director of French Ligue 1 club Monaco.

Confederation Cup winners TP Mazembe delay return to DR Congo

Confederation Cup winners TP Mazembe are forced to delay Monday's welcome home celebrations due to a late change in travel plans.

Sudan says militia leader Musa Hilal arrested

Musa Hilal, former leader of the janjaweed militia, was reportedly held after clashes in North Darfur.

Cedric Bakambu scores after becoming the first African to receive Spanish award

DR Congo's Cedric Bakambu celebrates being the first African to be receive Spanish La Liga's Player of the Month award with another goal for Villareal.

Zimbabwe officially declares Mugabe national holiday

21 February is official set as Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day, the ex-president's birthday.

Scientists warn Lake Victoria is dying

Biodiversity in Lake Victoria has fallen by 50% since the 1980s.