The Gambia’s NSC will defy Fifa deadline to restore federation board

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The Gambia's National Sports Council will accept a ban from global ban and defy a deadline set by Fifa to lift the suspension of the football federation's executive committee.

‘I opened my own big cat sanctuary at 16’ in South Africa

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Savannah Heuser fulfilled her dream of helping ill-treated lions. But in 2017, heartbreak struck.

Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa: Mugabe ‘a father and mentor’

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Zimbabwe's new president paid tribute to his predecessor and promised to rebuild the country.

Why is Tanzania importing coconuts?

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Tanzania is Africa's biggest grower of coconuts but recently production has declined and it is now importing them.

Jonathan Kodjia: Aston Villa striker sidelined for up to four months after ankle surgery

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Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce is devastated by the loss of striker Jonathan Kodjia, who has had further ankle surgery.

Oumar Niasse: Banned Everton striker ‘exaggerated normal Scott Dann contact’

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Everton striker Oumar Niasse "exaggerated the effect of a normal contact" with Scott Dann according to the written reasons for his two-game ban.

Kilmarnock: Youssouf Mulumbu looks to repay boss Steve Clarke’s faith

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Kilmarnock new boy Youssouf Mulumbu is relishing the chance to show the fans what he can do after ending a spell without a club.

‘Indiana Joan’, 95, faces Egypt looting probe

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The Australian woman is facing an investigation over her collection of Middle Eastern artefacts.

In pictures: Mnangagwa sworn in

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Crowds gathered in a stadium in the country's capital to see their new president.

Egypt attack: Gunmen kill 235 in Sinai mosque

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The gun and bomb assault in Sinai is the deadliest militant attack in Egypt's modern history.