Sierra Leone football set for fresh start

Sierra Leone football could be set for a new era of peace as leading figures settle their differences and set up a new ethics body.

Nigeria friendly with Burkina Faso cancelled

Nigeria's friendly with Burkina Faso on Monday in London is called off after several Burkina Faso players fail to gain entry visas for the UK.

Thomas Fessy: What is behind Congo police beheadings?

Up to 400 people have reportedly been killed in the central DR Congo province of Kasai - what is going on?

South African astrologer fights to legalise ‘magic’ mushrooms

An astrologer in South Africa is fighting to get "magic" mushrooms legalised for use in spiritual ceremonies.

Why mix earthworms and cocoa shells?

The Ivorian farmers benefiting from a unique, but labour intensive, blend of compost.

ICC orders Congo warlord Germain Katanga to pay victims

Ex-Congolese militia leader ordered to pay $1m (£800,000), but he is broke.

Comoros hold advantage in 2019 Nations Cup qualifier

Comoros Islands take a big step towards playing in the group stages of 2019 Nations Cup qualifying by beating Mauritius 2-0 on Friday.

Guinea-Bissau eye back-to-back finals

Guinea-Bissau FA president Manuel Irenio is confident the team will reach the 2019 Nations Cup following their 2017 appearance.

Zimbabwe’s cash-strapped tobacco farms

Small-scale tobacco farmers in Zimbabwe have little to invest due to poor profit margins and a weak economy.

Gambia to set up truth commission to probe Jammeh’s rule

The commission will investigate abuses committed during ex-President Jammeh's rule, minister says.