African Cup of Nations: Seven stars to watch out for

The African Cup of Nations starts on Friday 21 June. We look at the top players to watch out for at the tournament.

Has an internet blackout killed Sudan’s revolution?

The Military Council has switched off the internet in response to protests that took place in early June.

Africa’s week in pictures: 14-20 June 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Africa’s week in pictures: 14-20 June 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Women’s World Cup: Cameroon score injury-time winner against New Zealand to set up England tie

Ajara Nchout scores two brilliant goals, including an injury-time winner, as Cameroon beat New Zealand 2-1 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup, where they will face England.

Africa Cup of Nations: Hosts Egypt beat Zimbabwe in first game of tournament

Hosts Egypt beat Zimbabwe in the first match of the Africa Cup of Nations - the first time the tournament has been held in Europe's summer.

Gay refugees sent back to ‘homophobic Kenya camp’

The group had been staying in safe houses in Kenya's capital after fleeing attacks, the UN says.

Gay refugees sent back to ‘homophobic Kenya camp’

The group had been staying in safe houses in Kenya's capital after fleeing attacks, the UN says.

Fifa confirms appointment of Fatma Samoura in Africa

Fifa confirms the appointment of its general secretary Fatma Samoura as a 'General Delegate for Africa' in light of recent governance issues on the continent.

Fifa confirms appointment of Fatma Samoura in Africa

Fifa confirms the appointment of its general secretary Fatma Samoura as a 'General Delegate for Africa' in light of recent governance issues on the continent.