Libyan conflict: Gunmen free Tripoli Mayor Abdelraouf Beitelmal

A government official insists the brief capture of Mayor Abdelraouf Beitelmal was a legal procedure.

Six African referees chosen for 2018 World Cup

Fifa has chosen six African officials for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, it was revealed on Thursday.

Trio of young players pledges allegiance to Guinea

Guinea Football Federation (Feguifoot) has announced Ibrahim Cissé, Amadou Diawara and Abdoulaye Toure and have pledged allegiances to the national team.

Michy Batshuayi criticises Uefa for ending investigation into racial abuse claim

Borussia Dortmund's Michy Batshuayi criticises Uefa after it dismisses his allegation of racist chanting during a Europa League tie.

African leaders value and support US, says ambassador

US State Department's top official for Africa on the country’s relationship with African nations.

Uganda newspaper’s ‘wine for abuse stories’ contest angers readers

Ugandan newspaper apologises for offering the chance to win a bottle of wine for victims' stories.

South Africa FA backs president Danny Jordaan over rape claim

The South Africa Football Association offers support to its president Danny Jordaan over rape allegations after a charge was brought against him on Saturday.

Up close: The moment a cheetah joined a safari

Britton Hayes was on safari with his step uncle in Tanzania when a cheetah entered the vehicle.

Egypt election: Sisi set to win second term as president

The president has won more than 90% of the 23 million valid votes cast, state media report.

Islamic State and the kidnap of Nigerian schoolgirls from Dapchi

The BBC's Tomi Oladipo looks at the links between the Islamic State group and Nigeria's militants following the Dapchi abductions.