Fifa to probe Sierra Leone match-fixing despite latest row

Fifa says it is monitoring the situation in Sierra Leone where local anti-corruption authorities have asked FA president Isha Johansen to step down by 19 September.

Zimbabwe cholera outbreak: Anger at crowdfunding scheme

An emergency has been declared and public gatherings banned in Harare after 25 deaths.

Nigerian comedian Gordons D’Berlusconi’s lessons for Londoners

Nigerian comedian Gordons D'Berlusconi offers some Lagosian wisdom to Londoners.

Nigerian ran scam ‘from detention centre’

The Nigerian ringleader directed a multi-million dollar operation via 16 phones, police say.

Africa’s week in pictures: 7-13 September 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week.

Algerian War: Macron in rare torture admission

President Macron apologises for the torture and death of Maurice Audin during the Algerian War in 1957.

Nigeria gunmen kill cinema-goers in Zamfara

They opened fire at a village hall, where residents gather to watch films or football matches.

South Sudan war: The handshake that may end a recurring nightmare

Ululations and dancing erupted at the latest signing ceremony for peace, but will South Sudan's fighting end?

South Sudan war: The handshake that may end a recurring nightmare

Ululations and dancing erupted at the latest signing ceremony for peace, but will South Sudan's fighting end?

George Weah: Liberia president is ‘oldest international’ ever

Liberia President George Weah, 51, is the oldest player on record to play in a Fifa-recognised international game.