South Sudan: Plane crashes into Lake Yirol ‘killing 19’

The small passenger aircraft carrying 23 people crashed as it tried to land in thick fog, reports say.

‘We are as gay as any other country’

How a British-Nigerian man finally realised his dream of becoming a professional drag queen.

Why Nigeria’s women get a 50% election discount

The country's main parties charge male presidential hopefuls tens of thousands of dollars for nomination papers.

Mo Salah: Liverpool forward scores twice as Egypt beat Niger

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah scores twice after missing two penalties as Egypt beat Niger in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Saido Berahino: Stoke City striker scores on Burundi debut

After ending a two-and-a-half year wait for a goal, Stoke City striker Saido Berahino scores on his international debut for Burundi.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Kenya secure shock win over Ghana in qualifiers

Ten-man Kenya hold on to beat Ghana 1-0 in Nairobi on Saturday in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier as Nigeria win 3-0 in Seychelles.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Kenya secure shock win over Ghana in qualifiers

Ten-man Kenya hold on to beat Ghana 1-0 in Nairobi on Saturday in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier as Nigeria win 3-0 in Seychelles.

Cosafa endorse Chiyangwa as Bwalya’s replacement on Caf Executive Committee

The Council of Southern Africa Football Associations confirms that its President, Phillip Chiyangwa, will replace Kalusha Bwalya on Caf's executive committee.

Testing out natural aphrodisiacs in Ghana

Natural aphrodisiacs for sale in Ghana - but what's in them?

Libya violence: The human cost of Tripoli unrest

The impact of recent fighting has had a devastating impact on communities in the Libyan capital.