Caf Ex-Co ‘almost unanimous’ in backing move to bring in Samoura – Pinnick

Caf's Ex-Co was 'almost unanimous' in backing the move to bring in Fifa's Fatma Samoura to work with the African football body, according to the head of Nigeria's FA, Amaju Pinnick.

Caf Ex-Co ‘almost unanimous’ in backing move to bring in Samoura – Pinnick

Caf's Ex-Co was 'almost unanimous' in backing the move to bring in Fifa's Fatma Samoura to work with the African football body, according to the head of Nigeria's FA, Amaju Pinnick.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak declared global health emergency

The rare declaration comes after Ebola killed more than 1,600 people in the DR Congo.

Boeing crash: I miss them every minute

Paul Njoroge, who lost his whole family in the 10 March Boeing crash, gives emotional testimony to US Congress.

Manchester bomber’s brother arrested for murder

Hashem Abedi is set to appear in a UK court charged with killing 22 in the 2017 attack, police say.

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: LeRoy criticises new timing of tournament

Frenchman Claude LeRoy criticises the new timing of the Africa Cup of Nations, saying that top players arrive exhausted after a long European season.

South Africa: Inside the football-mad township ‘too dangerous’ for scouts to visit

In one of South Africa's biggest townships, football is an obsession. But its crime rate means talented players go unseen by scouts, who deem it too dangerous to visit.

Sudan military and civilians sign deal to end deadly turmoil

The military and protesters agree a three-year transition to civilian rule to end the deadly crisis.

The Kenyan centre saving endangered chimpanzees

Timothy Mwangi has cared for chimpanzees for nearly two decades at this rescue centre in Kenya.

Johnny Clegg, South African musician and activist, dies aged 66

One of South Africa's best-known musicians and anti-apartheid activists dies at the age of 66.