Algeria set to bid for 2022 African Nations Championship

The Algeria Football Federation says it has government support for a proposed bid to host the African Nations Championship in 2022.

Lord Sebastian Coe says new IAAF testosterone rules are appropriate

Athletics chief Lord Coe says controversial new rules around testosterone levels in female athletes are "appropriate for the sport".

Why Nigerians are enjoying ‘staycations’

Domestic tourism - even in urban areas - is on the increase in Nigeria.

Johannesburg’s rooftop farmer

Hydroponic farming is part of a new "urban agriculture initiative" in South Africa.

Yemen’s Ethiopian coach Mebratu on amazing journey

Yemen's Ethiopian coach Abraham Mebratu talks to the BBC's Mani Djazmi about the incredible journey of leading the war-torn nation to the 2019 Asian Cup.

South Africa gold miners die after earthquake strikes

Rescue efforts continue at a South African mine after tremor strikes west of Johannesburg.

‘ATM pharmacy’ launches in South Africa

The healthcare innovation aims to reduce long waiting times for some patients in South Africa.

African Champions League group stage kicks off

Morocco's Wydad Casablanca continue the defence of their African Champions League title in South Africa against Mamelodi Sundowns.

US accuses China over Djibouti lasers

China denies pointing military-grade lasers at American pilots from its base in Djibouti.

I’m not slow! How Antonio Rudiger plans to stop Mohamed Salah

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger tells Football Focus about his former Roma team-mate Mohamed Salah, before facing the Liverpool striker in the Premier League on Sunday.