Former Sierra Leone captain Kargbo among African internationals banned for life by Fifa

Former Sierra Leone captain Ibrahim Kargbo and two other former African internationals are banned from football for life by Fifa.

Chukwu to travel for treatment in May

Former Nigeria coach and captain Christian Chukwu receives the funds from billionaire Femi Otedola to allow him to travel for medical treatment.

Cyclone Kenneth: Mozambique braces for another destructive storm

The tropical storm is set to bring nearly a metre of rain and severe winds.

Cape Verde’s Ryan Mendes aiming for unlikely UAE title

Cape Verde's Ryan Mendes is putting a poor Africa Cup of Nations campaign behind him as he closes on a surprise Arabian Gulf League (AGL) title with Sharjah.

South Africa floods: Death toll after Durban rains rises to 60

Officials fear the death toll in the port city of Durban may rise further after heavy rains.

Etoile du Sahel progress in Confederation Cup

Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel progress to the Confederation Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Sudan's Al Hilal in their quarter-final second leg.

Egypt president could rule until 2030 as constitutional changes backed

Almost 90% of voters endorsed the amendments that could see President Sisi stay in power until 2030.

Sudan protests: The women driving change

Sudanese protest icon Alaa Salah tells the BBC of her unexpected fame after demonstrating against the country’s former leader.

Uganda Airlines to return to the skies after 18 years

The new Bombardier jets landed in Uganda bearing the national colours and symbol of the crane.

Uganda Airlines to return to the skies after 18 years

The new Bombardier jets landed in Uganda bearing the national colours and symbol of the crane.