How Kenyans are coping with a TV shutdown

The most popular stations were cut off over plans to broadcast opposition leader Raila Odinga's "inauguration".

Central African Republic: Ex-militia leader wins top football post

A former warlord accused of atrocities is elected to the board of African football's governing body.

West Ham sack Henry over African players comments

West Ham sack director of player recruitment Tony Henry over claims he said the club would not sign any more African players.

Benik Afobe: ‘Crying in car’ after Wolves move

Wolves striker Benik Afobe says he was "crying in his car" with happiness after signing on loan from Bournemouth.

West Ham manager David Moyes rejects African player claims

West Ham manager David Moyes says reported claims the club would not sign any more African players are wrong.

South Sudan: US bans arms sales and urges others to follow

It is a largely symbolic move after the US expressed frustration over a seemingly unending civil war.

Bakary Sako: Injured Crystal Palace forward to miss rest of season

Crystal Palace forward Bakary Sako will miss the rest of the season after fracturing his ankle in the draw with West Ham.

Allister Coetzee leaves post as Springboks coach

Springboks coach Allister Coetzee leaves the job after less than two years following a falling-out with SA Rugby.

Educations in Africa: Five key facts

More children than ever are going to school but tens of millions are still not getting an education, as these figures show.

Riyad Mahrez: Leicester forward misses training for fourth day

Leicester City forward Riyad Mahrez misses training for a fourth day running, after a potential move to Manchester City fell through.