Islam: The world’s fastest growing religion

Islam is currently the world's second largest religion after Christianity, but this could change if trends continue.

Guinea-Bissau chief backs Hayatou in race for Caf presidency

The president of Guinea-Bissau's football federation says he will quit football if incumbent Issa Hayatou loses Thursday's Caf presidential elections.

What’s Up Africa: Kenya’s censor-in-chief Ezekiel Mutua

A satirical look at the work of Ezekiel Mutua, Kenya's final arbiter on what people are allowed to see and hear.

Football fight

Caf President Issa Hayatou faces his stiffest challenger of his 29-year rule in Thursday's vote.

Ethiopia landslide: Number of dead at rubbish dump hits 113

A search operation continues at the vast dump in Addis Ababa after Saturday's landslide.

Ivory Coast’s Kalou extends contract at Hertha Berlin

Ivory Coast striker Salomon Kalou extends his contract at Hertha Berlin, although the German club does not disclose how long the new deal is for.

Groundbreaking female referee

Suavis Iratunga is a female football referee from Burundi who made history last year.

US-Somali model Halima Aden: ‘My hijab is my crown’

US-Somali model Halima Aden talks to the BBC about identity and President Donald Trump's travel ban.

South Sudan gunmen ‘kill 28’ in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's army is said to be looking for the killers who are thought to be from South Sudan.

Cosafa chief Phillip Chiyangwa to face Caf disciplinary case

Caf is to go ahead with a disciplinary case against Phillip Chiyangwa, the head of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (Cosafa.)