Buffon: N’kono ‘is the reason I do what I do’

Did you know Buffon could've been a midfielder if it wasn't for the Cameroonian goalkeeper?

Bruce Mwape: Fifa looking into official sexual misconduct complaint against Zambia head coach

Fifa is investigating an official complaint that Zambia head coach Bruce Mwape sexually assaulted a player at the Women's World Cup.

Africa’s week in pictures: 28 July – 3 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Chance discovery helps fight against malaria

Scientists have found a strain of bacteria which they believe could prevent spread of the disease.

Niger: President Mohamed Bazoum calls on US for help after coup

Mohamed Bazoum warns that the region could fall to Russian influence via the Wagner group.

Niger coup: Thousands march to support junta

Protesters condemn retaliatory sanctions and the threat of military force by West African leaders.

2023 Women’s World Cup: Morocco’s ‘explosion of joy’ comes after years of work and investment

Morocco have reached the last 16 on their debut at the Fifa Women's World Cup, and their success in Australia and New Zealand is no accident, but the result of serious investment.

Morocco 1-0 Colombia: Debutants reach Women’s World Cup last 16

Morocco reach the last 16 on their Women's World Cup debut by beating Colombia - eliminating Germany in the process.

PFL Africa: How ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou’s ‘masterpiece’ will grow MMA

Professional Fighters League star Frans Mlambo and boss Peter Murray on the plan for PFL Africa, led by Cameroon's Francis Ngannou.

Edinburgh Fringe: The Life and Times of Michael K, a South African puppet play

A South African puppet play, based on a novel by JM Coetzee, is featuring at the Edinburgh Fringe.