Basketball Africa League: Professional competition to launch in 2020

The National Basketball Association and the International Basketball Federation are to launch a professional league in Africa in 2020.

Caf president Ahmad responds to criticism from ExCo member Musa Bility

Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad responds publicly for the first time to the criticism levelled at him by Caf ExCo member Musa Bility.

Nigeria election 2019: Observers urge calm after delay

The African Union, EU and UN appeal to Nigerians to be patient and support the electoral system.

How a street painter from Benin got an art exhibition in Finland

How Louis Houenoude went from being a barber shop sign painter in Benin to having an exhibition in Finland.

Colobus monkeys in Kenya ‘threatened by humans’

A conservationist is providing a safe space for colobus monkeys in Kenya.

Mercy Akide-Udoh: African legend calls for more games for Nigeria’s women

African legend Mercy Akide-Udoh, says preparation must be a priority for Nigeria's women's team to avoid an early exit at this year's Women's World Cup.

Mercy Akide-Udoh: African legend calls for more games for Nigeria’s women

African legend Mercy Akide-Udoh, says preparation must be a priority for Nigeria's women's team to avoid an early exit at this year's Women's World Cup.

Ethiopian teen breaks 22-year-old record

Ethiopian teenager Samuel Tefera breaks Hicham El Guerrouj's 22-year-old 1500m indoor world record with a stunning display in Birmingham.

Sri Lanka’s last-wicket win stuns SA

Kusal Perera hits an unbeaten 153 as Sri Lanka chase 304 to claim a stunning one-wicket win over South Africa in the first Test in Durban.

Nigeria election 2019: Appeal for calm after shock delay

Political parties vent anger at the election commission after voting is postponed at the 11th hour.