Kenyan Brigid Kosgei sets half marathon record

Mo Farah wins a record sixth consecutive Great North Run, while Brigid Kosgei sets a new half marathon world record to win the women's race.

2022 World Cup: Botswana held 0-0 by Malawi at home in first leg of qualifier

Botswana are held 0-0 by Malawi on Saturday as home sides continue to struggle in 2022 World Cup first round first leg qualifiers across Africa.

Huge crowds attend Pope’s mass in Madagascar

Many of the worshippers brave the cold and wind, spending nights outdoors ahead of his arrival.

World Cup qualifying: Somalia national team’s history-making driving instructor

Somalia defender and Manchester driving instructor Mohamud Ali was part of one of the biggest upsets in the history of international football.

World Cup qualifying: Somalia national team’s history-making driving instructor

Somalia defender and Manchester driving instructor Mohamud Ali was part of one of the biggest upsets in the history of international football.

Samson Ebukam: ‘American football helped me fight racism in US’

Samson Ebukam is a Nigerian-born American football player who used sport to overcome bullying in US.

Samson Ebukam: ‘American football helped me fight racism in US’

Samson Ebukam is a Nigerian-born American football player who used sport to overcome bullying in US.

Nigeria: Why is it struggling to meet its tax targets?

Nigeria says more people than ever are paying tax - but government revenues are not growing

Nigeria: Why is it struggling to meet its tax targets?

Nigeria says more people than ever are paying tax - but government revenues are not growing

Samuel Eto’o: Cameroonian legend signals ‘the end’ to his playing career

Cameroon's four-time African player of the year, Samuel Eto'o, signals 'the end' to his glittering 22-year career as a professional footballer.