Mikel named in Nigeria’s provisional Afcon 2019 squad

World Cup captain returns to the Super Eagles squad for the first time since Russia 2018

Sudan crisis: Military and opposition agree three-year transition

The ruling military council and an opposition alliance announce steps to full civilian rule in Sudan.

Teen fencer: ‘I want to teach others strategy and confidence’

Nigerian teenager Tonfunmi says fencing helps teach young people strategy and confidence.

Teen fencer: ‘I want to teach others strategy and confidence’

Nigerian teenager Tonfunmi says fencing helps teach young people strategy and confidence.

Sudan protests: Outrage as troops open fire on protesters

The ruling military council blamed the violence on "saboteurs" intent on derailing the peace process.

Under-20 World Cup: South Africa name Lyle Foster for finals

South Africa include Monaco's Lyle Foster in their squad for the Under-20 World Cup in Poland.

Somalia postpones exams after papers leaked on social media

The authorities discovered that high school exam papers were being shared ahead of the tests.

Somalia postpones exams after papers leaked on social media

The authorities discovered that high school exam papers were being shared ahead of the tests.

Under-20 World Cup: Nigeria omit Villarreal’s Samuel Chukwueze

Villarreal's Samuel Chukwueze is left out of Nigeria's squad for the Under-20 World Cup clearing the way for him to play at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Sudan crisis: Clashes in Khartoum leave several dead

Demonstrators blame soldiers for the deaths but the army says "unidentified elements" were responsible.