Hosts Kenya into Cecafa final with extra-time win over Burundi

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Hosts Kenya need extra-time to beat Burundi 1-0 in the semi-finals of the east and central African regional championship the Cecafa Senior Challenge.

Eric Bailly: Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho says defender could miss next three months

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Manchester United defender Eric Bailly could be out for up to three months and needs surgery on an ankle injury, says manager Jose Mourinho.

Somalia suicide bomber kills police at Mogadishu academy

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At least 18 officers are killed by a bomber wearing a police uniform during a parade in Mogadishu.

‘The blood is speaking’

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The BBC's Africa editor Fergal Keane travels to a land littered with tears and mass graves.

Tottenham 2-0 Brighton: Serge Aurier goal was a cross – Chris Hughton

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Brighton manager Chris Hughton believes Serge Aurie's goal was a cross and a poor one to concede as the Seagulls lose 2-0 away at Tottenham.

Militiamen jailed in DR Congo’s Kavumu for raping 40 children

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Campaigners say the life sentences are a sign that impunity for sexual violence is ending.

‘They sold me three times’

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Accounts of slavery, torture and killings emerge from Nigerian migrants flown back from Libya.

Lebo Diseko: Who will succeed Jacob Zuma?

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The strengths and weaknesses of the top two candidates battling to lead South Africa's ruling party.

Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s president, suffers double court blow

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The president loses two cases, and is forced to set up a corruption inquiry and pay legal fees.

2018 African Confederation Cup draw held

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The draw for Africa's second tier club competition the Confederation Cup is held with 2017 runners-up SuperSport United given a bye.