Cecafa expel Zanzibar from U-17 championship in Burundi

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The Council for East and Central Africa FAs (Cecafa) expels Zanzibar from the Cecafa Under 17 Championship in Burundi, for using ineligible players.

Rwanda football coach sacked over sex claims wins pay-off

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She was wrongly dismissed over claims she had sexually assaulted her players, a Rwandan court rules.

Torino midfielder Joel Obi eyes World Cup place with Nigeria

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Torino midfielder Joel Obi sets his sights on being at the World Cup in Russia this summer with Nigeria.

South Africa backs Morocco’s bid to host the 2026 World Cup

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South Africa's Football Association (Safa) pledges its 'unqualified' support for Morocco's bid to host the 2026 World Cup.

Botswana’s Ian Khama: Leaving office not a train smash

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Botswana's Ian Khama has just stepped down after 10 years in power - he says other African leaders should also "move aside and give others the opportunity".

Things you might not know about the Commonwealth

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As Commonwealth leaders meet in London, the BBC takes a look at the facts and figures behind this club of nations.

Egypt goalkeeper El Shenawy out of World Cup

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Egypt's national team doctor, Mohamed Abu El Ela, confirms that Zamalek goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy will miss the World Cup with a knee injury.

Somaliland poet jailed for Somalia reunification poetry

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Pressure groups in Somaliland say poet Nacima Qorane's basic human rights have been violated.

Swansea City: Jordan Ayew says club have set standard to survive

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Forward Jordan Ayew believes Swansea have set the standard to survive in the Premier League.

Mali militants attack bases disguised as UN peacekeepers

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One genuine UN peacekeeper is dead and many French soldiers are wounded after the attack.