Champions League winners to go straight into group phase of next edition

This year's African Champions League winners will be given direct entry into the group phase of the next edition, as Caf aims to alleviate fixture-congestion.

Tom Saintfiet named new Gambia coach

Former Togo and Zimbabwe coach Tom Saintfiet is appointed as Gambia's new coach, the country's football federation reveals in a statement.

Black Panther’s sister, Shuri, gets own Marvel comic series

Award-winning novelist Nnedi Okorafor will write the new series about Black Panther's sister, Shuri.

Migrant crisis: Italy and NGO in row over migrant deaths

Spanish rescuers say Italy and Libya's coastguard "abandoned" a woman and child found dead at sea.

Tears, roses and champagne on Eritrea peace flight

An Ethiopian passenger plane flies to Eritrea for the first time since a border war 20 years ago.

The feminist who revolutionised Egypt

Huda Shaarawi launched a successful feminist revolution fighting for the rights of girls and women.

Esperance edge thriller with KCC, Ahly claim easy win

Tunisians stay top of their African Champions League pool with a come-from-behind win as 8-times champions Ahly take victory in a must-win game.

BMX fan in Nigeria overjoyed by bike sent in post

A 20-year-old Nigerian says he is "the happiest person in the world" after receiving the bike gift.

Eritreans hope for democracy after peace deal with Ethiopia

Many Eritreans are hoping that peace with Ethiopia will lead to an end to one-party rule at home.

Nelson Mandela: Why some young South Africans think he ‘sold out’

Young South Africans give their views on anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, born exactly 100 years ago.