What did Liberia’s first female leader achive?

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf made history in Liberia but was also accused of corruption, writes Tamasin Ford.

Deported from Belgium, tortured in Sudan

Has Belgium failed in its duty to protect asylum seekers?

CHAN 2018: Cameroon hopes ended by 1-0 loss to Angola

Cameroon cannot reach the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) after losing 1-0 to Angola.

Football president George Weah puts Liberian army to the test

Ex-football pro George Weah challenges Liberia's army to a friendly before his inauguration.

Weah scores a goal as festivities continue ahead of his inauguration

George Weah scores as his Weah All Stars side beat a Liberian Army team 2-1 ahead of his inauguration as Liberia's new president on Monday.

Nigeria: Kidnapped US and Canadian citizens freed

The group is found during a joint police and army operation after they were kidnapped on Wednesday.

Veteran Faouzi Benzarti replaces Amotta as Wydad coach

Veteran Tunisian coach Faouzi Benzarti takes charge of Moroccan and African champions Wydad Casablanca, signing an 18 month contract.

Ghanaian duo Majeed Waris and David Accam on the move

Ghana internationals Majeed Waris and David Accam join Portuguese giants FC Porto and Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union respectively.

Aubameyang ‘still has future’ says Dortmund coach

Borussia Dortmund's coach says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang still has a future at the club despite leaving the striker out of his squad for a second straight game.

Global Beats: Senegalese musician Jahseen

Senegalese musician Jahseen wants to challenge what people around the world consider to be Senegalese music.