The Ayew brothers Andre and Jordan return to Ghana squad

Andre Ayew and his brother Jordan are recalled to the Ghana squad after a year's absence for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia.

Hundreds of buffaloes drown ‘fleeing lions’ in Botswana

Some think the buffaloes were running away from lions when they got stuck in the Chobe River.

Henry Onyekuru replaces injured Odion Ighalo for Nigeria

Henry Onyekuru replaces injured striker Odion Ighalo for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.

Kenya to appeal to Cas over Equatorial Guinea reinstatement

Football Kenya Federation will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the reinstatement of Equatorial Guinea to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

How the VBS ‘bank heist’ sparked a parliamentary brawl in South Africa

The collapse of a rural bank reveals the extent of corruption in South Africa.

Cameroon kidnap: Joy as freed students returned to parents

There were emotional scenes as the children arrived back at their school.

Tanzania police arrest 10 over ‘gay wedding’ in Zanzibar

Amnesty International calls for the release of 10 men detained after an alleged gay celebration in Zanzibar.

Ilhan Omar: Reaction to first Somali-American elected to Congress

Ilhan Omar's Minnesota election victory makes her the first Somali-American to reach US Congress.

Uncapped German-born Cebio Soukou in Benin squad

Benin call-up Hansa Rostock's German-born Cebio Soukou for the first time for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with The Gambia.

Uncapped German-born Cebio Soukou in Benin squad

Benin call-up Hansa Rostock's German-born Cebio Soukou for the first time for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with The Gambia.