2018 World Cup: Egypt ‘one step closer’ to Russia

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Egypt midfielder Sam Morsy says the Pharaohs have moved 'one step closer' to a first World Cup appearance since 1990 after beating Uganda 1-0 on Tuesday.

Togo protests against Faure Gnassingbé

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Protesters want an end to the rule of President Faure Gnassingbé, who succeeded his father in 2005.

2018 World Cup: Cape Verde expect late drama in Group D

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Cape Verde coach Lucio Antunes predicts Group D of African qualifying will go down to the wire as his island nation battles to reach its first World Cup.

Egypt detainees subjected to ‘assembly line’ of torture – HRW

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President Sisi is accused of giving a "green light" to security forces to abuse political detainees.

SADC condemns killing of Lesotho army chief Khoantle Motsomotso

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Southern Africa's regional body sends a team to help avert a political crisis.

SA’s Anderson reaches US Open semis

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South Africa's Kevin Anderson ends American hopes in the men's singles as he beats Sam Querrey to reach the US Open semi-finals.

Swansea Uni study: African wild dogs ‘sneeze to vote’

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The animals hold "social rallies" and choose when to hunt via a sneezing ballot, a study finds.

How African wild dogs ‘sneeze to vote’

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The animals hold "social rallies" and choose when to hunt via a sneezing ballot, a study finds.

2018 World Cup: Zambia close gap on Group B leaders Nigeria

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Zambia win 1-0 in Algeria to move within three points of Group B leaders Nigeria in African World Cup qualifying.

2018 World Cup: Gabon stun Ivory Coast in Group C

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Ivory Coast's hopes of reaching a fourth successive World Cup suffered a major knock when losing 2-1 at home to Gabon.