Burkina Faso military says it has seized power

President Kaboré has been overthrown and the government and parliament dissolved, the army says.

Afcon 2021: Celebrations in The Gambia as fans celebrate progress

There have been celebrations in The Gambia as fans celebrated the team reaching the Final 16 of Afcon 2021.

Afcon 2021: Nigeria interim coach Augustine Eguavoen dismisses reports of exit

Nigeria interim coach Augustine Eguavoen denies reports he will quit following their exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: The Gambia clinch famous win over Guinea

Debutants The Gambia reach the last eight at the Africa Cup of Nations as Musa Barrow's goal seals a 1-0 win over Guinea.

Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel is 22-year-old Kenyan

A man found alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa is identified.

Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel is 22-year-old Kenyan

A man found alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa is identified.

Afcon 2021: Comoros keeper Ali Ahamada out of last-16 tie despite negative Covid test

Comoros goalkeeper Ali Ahamada will miss their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie on Monday despite testing negative for coronavirus.

Afcon 2021: Knoweldge Musona hopes for Zimbabwean development

Zimbabwe captain Knowledge Musona hopes football in the country will improve despite their group-stage exit at the Africa Cup of Nations.

MOTD Top 10: African players in Premier League

Didier Drogba? Mohamed Salah? Riyad Mahrez? Who is your favourite African player to have played in the Premier League?

Burkina Faso ‘coup attempt’ condemned by Ecowas

After gunfire is heard in the capital, President Roch Kaboré's whereabouts are unclear.