The Somali family in the US divided by Trump’s travel ban

Somali refugee Nimo Hassan's family has lived without her husband in the US since his visa process stalled.

Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia back for Morocco

Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia is included in the Morocco squad for the first time since the World Cup in Russia.

Tanzania’s most influential footballer has ‘bigger dreams’

Mbwana Samatta is one of the few Tanzanian footballers to make it in Europe.

Cameroon kidnap: Army searches for 79 pupils seized in Bamenda

A video released of the kidnapped children ends with the man who is holding the camera turning it on himself.

Nigeria finalise squad for Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria finalise their 21-woman quad as they bid to win a ninth Women's Africa Cup of Nations title in Ghana later this month.

DR Congo recall Tresor Mputu Mabi after five-year absence

DR Congo coach Florent Ibenge recalls striker Tresor Mputu Mabi after a five-year absence for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Al Ahly appeal over Walid Azaro’s fine for ripping his own shirt

Al Ahly are to appeal over a fine for the club after Moroccan striker Walid Azaro was caught on camera ripping his own shirt in the African Champions League final first leg.

Should every country follow Kenya’s plastic-bag crackdown?

Kenya has the world's toughest ban on single-use plastic bags but is it working?

Should every country follow Kenya’s plastic-bag crackdown?

Kenya has the world's toughest ban on single-use plastic bags but is it working?

Uganda to set up new force to make Kampala safe

Uganda is a creating a new security force to combat crime, but critics fear it could become a law unto itself.