Theresa May ‘deeply regrets’ UK’s colonial anti-gay laws

Theresa May says the laws, still used in 37 Commonwealth nations, "were wrong then and are wrong now".

Lauren: Africa’s teams at the World Cup will not get past last eight

Former Arsenal and Cameroon defender Lauren says that the World Cup quarter-finals is the best that African teams can hope for in Russia.

Benin basketball star on returning to the court after a car crash

How a car crash changed Benin's Faouziatou Ibrahima's basketball career.

‘Malaria killed my daughter, I’m protecting others now’

Senegal is on track to be declared malaria-free by 2030.

Algeria’s USM Alger reach Confederation Cup group phase

USM Alger, Asec Mimosas, AS Vita Club and Al Masry all qualify for the group stage of the Confederation Cup.

Cecafa expel Zanzibar from U-17 championship in Burundi

The Council for East and Central Africa FAs (Cecafa) expels Zanzibar from the Cecafa Under 17 Championship in Burundi, for using ineligible players.

Rwanda football coach sacked over sex claims wins pay-off

She was wrongly dismissed over claims she had sexually assaulted her players, a Rwandan court rules.

Torino midfielder Joel Obi eyes World Cup place with Nigeria

Torino midfielder Joel Obi sets his sights on being at the World Cup in Russia this summer with Nigeria.

South Africa backs Morocco’s bid to host the 2026 World Cup

South Africa's Football Association (Safa) pledges its 'unqualified' support for Morocco's bid to host the 2026 World Cup.

Botswana’s Ian Khama: Leaving office not a train smash

Botswana's Ian Khama has just stepped down after 10 years in power - he says other African leaders should also "move aside and give others the opportunity".