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.

Cecafa expel Zanzibar from U-17 championship in Burundi

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

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

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

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

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

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

Between earth and air…

“agrAir”: is a project from Piuarch at Milan Design Week 2018

HawkinsBrown get the go-ahead in Wakefield

Hawkins\Brown wins planning for Rutland Mills arts masterplan in Wakefield

Egypt goalkeeper El Shenawy out of World Cup

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.