2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations: Hosts Egypt beat Ivory Coast to win title

An extra-time goal from Ramadan Sobhi helps Egypt beat Ivory Coast 2-1 as they win the 2019 Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil.

Kenya landslide: At least 29 killed after heavy rains

At least 29 people die after heavy rain sparks deadly landslides in western Kenya.

Democratic Republic of Congo to inaugurate national museum

A new museum, funded by South Korea, may pave the way to the repatriation of items taken during colonisation.

UN suspends ties after CAR charity head identified as Belgian paedophile

Local officials are investigating allegations against Father Luk Delft, a convicted paedophile.

South Africa beat Ghana on penalties to clinch Olympic place

Ghana lose on penalties once again as South Africa win to clinch a place at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed gets a new ruling party

Not everyone agrees with the plan to merge the ethnically-based parties in the governing coalition.

Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed gets a new ruling party

Not everyone agrees with the plan to merge the ethnically-based parties in the governing coalition.

Zimbabwe uproar as roads named after Emmerson Mnangagwa

Ten roads, including one of the main roads in the capital, will be renamed after President Mnangagwa.

South Africa turn down hosting Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

The South African Football Association turns down an approach to host the next year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals.

South Africa turn down hosting Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

The South African Football Association turns down an approach to host the next year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals.