Newcastle U-23 midlfielder Sangare set for Liberia debut in Afcon qualifier

Newcastle U-23 midfielder Mohammed Sangare looks set to make his debut for Liberia in their crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier away to DR Congo.

Cyclone Idai: Many dead in Zimbabwe and Mozambique

The tropical storm had already caused death and destruction in neighbouring Mozambique.

No white saviours: Meet the women behind the campaign

Meet Olivia and Kelsey, two Uganda-based social workers behind the #nowhitesaviors social media campaign.

Michael Essien: Former Ghana and Chelsea midfielder moves to Azerbaijan

Former Ghana and Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien signs for Azerbaijan top-tier side Sabail FK in a deal until May 2020.

Omar Colley returns to boost The Gambia’s Afcon bid

Former skipper Omar Colley is back to face Algeria in a must-win game for The Gambia as they bid to reach a first Nations Cup.

What is in a plane’s black box?

Black boxes can provide vital information in air accident investigations.

Fifa Club World Cup: Revised tournament approved despite top European clubs saying they will boycott

Fifa approves a revised 24-team Club World Cup starting in 2021 despite top European clubs saying they would boycott the tournament.

Bonaventure Kalou: Former Ivory Coast football star on politics

Former Ivory Coast football star Bonaventure Kalou is the latest West African sportsman to make the transfer from sport to politics.

Bonaventure Kalou: Former Ivory Coast football star on politics

Former Ivory Coast football star Bonaventure Kalou is the latest West African sportsman to make the transfer from sport to politics.

Algerian protests against President Bouteflika ‘biggest yet’

Thousands of people flood the capital's streets to demand the president's immediate resignation.