Fifa is monitoring the detention of DR Congo FA boss Constant Omari

Fifa says it monitoring the detention of its Council member and DR Congo Football Association president Constant Omari over embezzlement claims.

Zimbabwe sacks thousands of nurses on strike

But some believe the dramatic move is just a tactic to get the nurses to go back to work.

Salah joins Aguero in PFA team of the year

Champions Manchester City have five players in the the Professional Footballers' Association Players' team of the year.

Malaria experts fear disease’s resurgence

For the first time in 10 years, global malaria cases are no longer falling, and experts are worried.

Diamond Platinumz is in trouble for a kiss

One of Africa's top musicians is being questioned by Tanzanian police for a video of him kissing a woman.

Theresa May ‘deeply regrets’ UK’s colonial anti-gay laws

Theresa May says the laws, still used in 37 Commonwealth nations, "were wrong then and are wrong now".

Lauren: Africa’s teams at the World Cup will not get past last eight

Former Arsenal and Cameroon defender Lauren says that the World Cup quarter-finals is the best that African teams can hope for in Russia.

Benin basketball star on returning to the court after a car crash

How a car crash changed Benin's Faouziatou Ibrahima's basketball career.

‘Malaria killed my daughter, I’m protecting others now’

Senegal is on track to be declared malaria-free by 2030.

Algeria’s USM Alger reach Confederation Cup group phase

USM Alger, Asec Mimosas, AS Vita Club and Al Masry all qualify for the group stage of the Confederation Cup.