African Champions League: Holders Esperance set up Mazembe semi-final

Holders Esperance reach the African Champions League semi-finals where they will face TP Mazembe, with Wydad Casablanca through to meet Mamelodi Sundowns.

Racism in football: Fifa’s Gianni Infantino calls for harsh sanctions

Fifa president Gianni Infantino urges football bodies, leagues and clubs to "apply harsh sanctions" and adopt a "zero-tolerance approach" to racism.

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Former Egypt striker Mido says hosts are ‘favourites’

Former Egypt international Ahmed "Mido" Hossam says his country are favourites to win this year's Africa Cup of Nations on home soil.

African Nations Championship: Caf set to award 2020 CHAN to Cameroon

Caf looks set to award the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to Cameroon after Ethiopia expressed doubts about its readiness to stage the tournament.

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Nigeria and Guinea coaches wary of debutant teams

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr says he is wary of the two debutant teams in the Super Eagles' group at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

EU countries take migrants after Mediterranean stand-off

The 64 African migrants will be redistributed among four countries after being stranded at sea.

Sudan coup: Military leader vows to ‘uproot regime’

The new leader of the military council pledges to restructure the country as protests continue.

Ethiopian Airways ET302: The local woman mourning with families

Mulunesh Bejiga provides food, drinks and support for mourning families of the ET302 crash.

Africa’s week in pictures: 5-11 April 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Africa’s week in pictures: 5-11 April 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.