Islamic State-linked militants ‘seize Nigeria’s Baga town’

Civilians and soldiers have fled since Islamist fighters hoisted their flag in Baga, residents say.

African Champions League: Draw for group phase is made in Cairo

African Champions League holders Esperance of Tunisia will face Horoya of Guinea, Orlando Pirates of South Africa and FC Platinum of Zimbabwe in the group phase.

Deadly blast hits tour bus near Giza pyramids in Egypt

Three Vietnamese tourists are killed in the first attack on foreigners in more than a year.

African Confederation Cup: Draw is made for play-off round

Egyptian giants Zamalek are paired with Morocco's Ittihad Tanger on Friday as the draw for the African Confederation Cup play-offs is made in Cairo.

African Confederation Cup: Draw is made for play-off round

Egyptian giants Zamalek are paired with Morocco's Ittihad Tanger on Friday as the draw for the African Confederation Cup play-offs is made in Cairo.

Liberia FA lifts ban on former Arsenal striker Christopher Wreh

The Liberia Football Association (LFA) lifts a ban on former Arsenal striker Christopher Wreh after he insulted match officials during a league match.

Liberia FA lifts ban on former Arsenal striker Christopher Wreh

The Liberia Football Association (LFA) lifts a ban on former Arsenal striker Christopher Wreh after he insulted match officials during a league match.

Didier Ndong: Former Sunderland midfielder to join Guingamp after contract terminated

Ex-Sunderland midfielder Didier Ndong agrees to join French club Guingamp after his Black Cats contract was terminated.

Tear gas used as Sudan protests continue

Hundreds demonstrate in Omdurman after Friday prayers, following nine days of anger over prices.

World’s rarest bird gets new home in Madagascar

A species of duck thought to have been wiped out a decade ago is re-released at a lake in Madagascar.