Burkina Faso’s Jonathan Pitroipa aims to relaunch career in Belgium

Burkina Faso forward Jonathan Pitroipa is aiming to relaunch his career with Belgian side Royal Antwerp after six months without a club.

Ibrahim Kargbo Junior on the move with sights set on Belgium

Ibrahim Kargbo Junior says his move to Belgium is aimed at increasing his chances of playing for the Belgian national team rather than Sierra Leone.

Why African millennials can’t get enough of Bitcoin

African millenials explain to Catherine Byaruhanga the attraction of risky cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

Oshoala: African footballer of the year wants more games for Nigeria’s women

Three-time African footballer of the year, Asisat Oshoala, calls for more fixtures to be arranged for Nigeria's national women's team.

Migrants drown in year’s ‘first shipwreck’ off Libya

A dinghy carrying people attempting to reach Europe sank off the coast of Libya.

In pictures: Africa’s first AfroPunk festival

The AfroPunk festival, celebrating alternative black culture, comes to Africa for the first time.

In pictures: Africa’s first AfroPunk festival

The AfroPunk festival, celebrating alternative black culture, comes to Africa for the first time.

Casamance: Thirteen dead in attack in restive Senegalese region

The attack took place in Casamance, a region that has seen a long-running armed conflict.

Ehab Galal becomes 23rd Zamalek coach since April 2014

Egyptian giants Zamalek appoint Ehab Galal as the team's new coach - the 23rd Zamalek coach since club president Mortada Mansour took charge in 2014.

Tributes pour in for Guinea legend Papa Camara

Guinean football mourns the death of iconic former national team captain Papa Camara who died in Conakry at the age of 66 after a long illness.