South Africa and Nigeria claim wins at U23 Africa Cup of Nations

South Africa and Nigeria both claim wins in their second games at the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Comedy Wildlife Awards: Winning shot from Botswana

The winner of this year's competition has been crowned, and it looks a little painful.

Polio in Nigeria: ‘I opposed vaccinations until my son caught polio’

A Nigerian father who used to chase health workers away from his home has a change of heart.

Libya: Migrant mother’s dying wish to get children to Europe

The BBC's Orla Guerin meets a family waiting to cross to Europe from Libya with orphaned children whose mother died on the way.

Libya: Migrant mother’s dying wish to get children to Europe

The BBC's Orla Guerin meets a family waiting to cross to Europe from Libya with orphaned children whose mother died on the way.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward to miss Egypt games

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya and Comoros with an ankle injury.

Egyptian sides drawn together in Confederation Cup

Egyptian sides Pyramids and Al Masry will face each other in the group stage of the Confederation Cup.

Libyan keeper recalled after eight year absence

Goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Forgany is recalled to the Libya squad after an eight-year absence.

Libyan keeper recalled after eight year absence

Goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Forgany is recalled to the Libya squad after an eight-year absence.

Zimbabwe dollar notes issued for first time in a decade

Queues form outside banks as people hope to get hold of the first Zimbabwe dollar notes since 2009.