World Cup 2022: Ghana struggles helped prepare, says Denis Odoi

Ghana defender Denis Odoi says the squad have learnt from their struggles earlier this year and are ready for the World Cup.

Malawi ex-leader’s stepson held over mass graves of suspected migrants

Police discovered 30 bodies, believed to be of migrants who were being trafficked, in October.

World Cup 2022: Morocco coach happy with Croatia draw

Holding Croatia to a 0-0 draw in their first Group F game at the World Cup will give Morocco confidence, says coach Walid Regragui.

Why UK wants new relationship with Africa

The foreign secretary tells the BBC he wants to focus on the future and not the past.

Namibia pulls down German colonial officer’s statue in Windhoek

A crowd applauds as German military officer Curt von François's figure is removed from a plinth.

World Cup 2022: Choupo-Moting says Cameroon need teamwork to qualify from group

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting says teamwork will be more important than his own form if Cameroon are to qualify from Group G at the World Cup.

Charles hosts first state banquet as king at Buckingham Palace

He welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and hailed ties between the countries.

World Cup 2022: Morocco 0-0 Croatia – 2018 runners-up held in Qatar opener

Croatia, runners-up four years ago, start their World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against a well-drilled Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium.

‘Suárez used his hand to bat the ball’ recalls ex-Ghanian footballer, John Paintsil

Former Ghanian footballer, John Paintsil relives the famous match against Uruguay at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

World Cup 2022: ‘We are here to live our dream’ says Morocco fan in Qatar

Final score? Best player? Moroccan fans in Qatar look ahead of the game against Croatia.