Ayew completes Crystal Palace loan deal

Striker Jordan Ayew joins Crystal Palace from Swansea on a season-long loan deal.

NBA Africa: Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid targets world domination

Cameroon centre Joel Embiid says he's aiming to be the world's best basketball player.

Zimbabwe police ‘hunt for opposition MDC officials’

The nine opposition officials are accused of involvement in post-election violence, reports say.

Ivory Coast ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo granted amnesty

Simone Gbagbo was serving a 20-year sentence for her role in the violence after the 2010 elections.

Egypt’s record-breaking 45-year-old keeper retires

Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary, the oldest player to feature at a World Cup, retires from international football.

The African footballers changing the game in India

A little-known style of football starring African players finds an unlikely following in India.

Kenyan girls’ quest to transform lives by sport

Football tournaments in northern Kenya are helping girls break away from child marriage and early pregnancy.

The woman tackling child marriage with football

Football tournaments in Northern Kenya are helping hundreds of girls break from child marriage, early pregnancy and female genital mutilation.

The details of life in a refugee camp

Photographer Tommy Trenchard captures small details that reflect the lives of refugees who have fled South Sudan.

Letter from Africa: Did Mugabe’s support backfire?

Brian Hungwe looks at Zimbabwe's election fallout for the opposition as it disputes the presidential poll results.