Kalusha Bwalya: Zambian legend’s ban reduced on appeal by Fifa

Football's world body Fifa says Zambia's former African Footballer of the Year, Kalusha Bwalya, has had his two-year ban from all football reduced on appeal.

Six Tanzanian children killed ‘for body parts’

Tanzanian authorities say the bodies were missing ears and teeth in deaths linked to witchcraft.

Idrissa Gueye: Everton reject Paris-St-Germain bid for midfielder

Everton boss Marco Silva says the club have rejected an offer from Paris-St-Germain for midfielder Idrissa Gueye.

Wilfried Bony: Ivory Coast striker joins Al-Arabi on loan until end of the season

Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony joins Qatari club Al-Arabi on loan until the end of the season.

Cape Town: Wildfire ravages Lion’s Head mountain

Authorities say it's unclear what started the fire at the popular tourist attraction.

Morocco to host Argentina in March

The Argentina Football Association confirms its national team will play a friendly against Morocco on 26 March.

Sierra Leone president Bio sees return of league football

Sierra Leone president Julius Maada Bio is among a large crowd to welcome the return of league football in the country after a four-and-a-half year absence.

Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa ‘appalled’ by attack on protester

President Emmerson Mnangagwa orders the arrest of officials filmed attacking a protester.

Nigeria dismisses criticism over Chief Justice Onnoghen suspension

Nigeria's president says Western powers were wrong to criticise the suspension of the chief justice.

Africa Cup of Nations: Dates changed for Ramadan

Organisers of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt change the dates of the tournament to avoid clashing with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.