South Africa to face Madagascar as Zambia postpone friendly

South Africa arrange to host Madagascar in a friendly after Zambia postpone a match due to security concerns.

German sides withdraw objections over Gambia’s Jatta

The German Football Federation says that three clubs have withdrawn their objections over the eligibility of Hamburg's Gambian player Bakery Jatta.

Stars boycott South Africa over xenophobic attacks

Nigerians Burna Boy and Tiwa Savage are outraged by violence targeting foreigners in South Africa.

Wole Soyinka: Commonwealth should investigate UK over Brexit

The Nigerian Nobel Laureate calls on the Commonwealth to investigate the UK over parliament shutdown.

Desiree Ellis: ‘Poor finishing’ cost SA women’s in Olympic tie

South Africa women's coach Desiree Ellis bemoans the poor finishing that saw her side knocked out of Olympic qualifying.

Nollywood actress: ‘I was asked for sex in exchange for roles in films’

Nene Nwayo says she's been asked for sex and to bleach her skin to get roles in Nigerian films.

Pope Francis in Africa: Is the continent the Catholic Church’s great hope?

Pope Francis begins a three-nation visit to Africa later on Wednesday, his fourth to the continent as pontiff.

Hell’s Gate flood survivor: ‘Water came from nowhere’

Ivraj Singh lost his wife and four other family members in the flood at Hell's Gate National Park.

Hell’s Gate flood survivor: ‘Water came from nowhere’

Ivraj Singh lost his wife and four other family members in the flood at Hell's Gate National Park.

Kelechi Nwakali: Nigerian thanks Arsenal despite no appearances

Nigerian youngster Kelechi Nwakali thanks English club Arsenal despite leaving the Premier League side without making a first team appearance.