Gabon youth coach suspended after male rape claims denies wrongdoing

Patrick Eyi, a former coach of Gabon's Under-17s, is suspended from all footballing activities after multiple allegations of sexual abuse he denies.

Faith Kipyegon: How Kenyan achieved the mother of all feats in Tokyo

At Tokyo 2020, Kenya's Faith Kipyegon became only the third athlete to retain an Olympic title after becoming a mother.

Ethiopian civil war divides diaspora in the US

Ethiopian civil war divides diaspora in the US

Lagos party plans threatened by Nigeria Covid passports

Nigeria was briefly put on the UK's travel red list but most people are indifferent to coronavirus.

Andry Rajoelina: French nationals sentenced for Madagascar coup plot

The two men are accused of planning to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina.

Ntando Mahlangu: ‘I was bullied a lot because of my disability’

Born with fibular hemimelia, South Africa's Ntando Mahlangu has overcome several challenges to become a Paralympic star.

Africa’s week in pictures: 10 – 16 December 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Africa Cup of Nations: Fans will need Covid vaccination and negative tests to attend

Fans will need to be fully vaccinated and provide negative Covid tests to enter stadia at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

How did tiny Cape Verde turn themselves into a regular attendee at Afcon?

How did tiny Cape Verde turn themselves into a regular attendee at Afcon?

Christine Mboma: How sprinter overcame tragedy to win over Namibia

Sprinter Christine Mboma overcame the odds, and personal tragedy, to become Namibia's first female Olympic medallist.