Confederation Cup: El Kaabi on target for Berkane

Morocco striker Ayoub El Kaabi scores twice for Renaissance Berkane as they win 2-0 in Group B of the Confederation Cup.

Lionel Messi fever hits South Africa as Barcelona beat Mamelodi

South African football fans are moved to tears by Lionel Messi's cameo role for Barcelona as they beat Mamelodi Sundowns in a friendly.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to Mbandaka city

At least 44 people are thought to have been infected and 23 deaths are being investigated.

Barcelona overcome Mamelodi Sundowns

Luis Suarez is among the goalscorers as Barcelona beat South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 to win the Mandela Centenary Cup.

How East Africa is cracking down on ‘fake news’

A new law in Kenya imposes fines of up to $50,000 and/or up to two years in prison.

Messi leaves SA fan in tears after shirt signing

A South African fan cries tears of joy after Lionel Messi signs his Barcelona shirt.

Burundi’s President Nkurunziza: First a third term, now a seven-year mandates

The referendum could see President Pierre Nkurunziza's mandate extended and has sparked fears of more violence in the country.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in anti-fake news campaign

A new law in Kenya imposes fines of up to $50,000 and/or up to two years in prison.

Mixed like Meghan Markle: ‘Don’t put me in a box’

Three people of mixed identity explain how they define themselves and how hard it is to fit into a specific ethnic grouping.

Algeria’s Ishak Belfodil joins Germany’s Hoffenheim

Algeria striker Ishak Belfodil joins German Bundesliga side Hoffenheim from Belgian club Standard Liege.