Zimbabwe latest: Key players in power struggle

The key figures in the struggle for power in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe ‘under house arrest’ after army takeover

As Zimbabwe's army takes control, South Africa's leader says the president is at home and "fine".

Rohr hails ‘strong’ Nigeria players for win over Argentina

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr praises his players as they come from two goals down to overcome Argentina 4-2 in a friendly in Russia.

2018 World Cup: Nigeria federation move to avoid bonus rows

The Nigeria Football Federation and its players sign an agreement aimed at avoiding rows over payments at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

University founder

University founder in Ghana wins major international education award.

Meat the Nigerian living the Champions League dream

How an intrepid band of African footballers are achieving their footballing goals in some of the sport's most remote outposts.

Senegal cap World Cup qualifying with a late win over SA

Teranga Lions complete campaign for Russia 2018 with a second victory over South Africa, as Burkina Faso beat Cape Verde.

Zimbabwe’s military seizes state TV broadcaster

The army took over the national broadcaster, but denied it was staging a coup.

Marc Wilmots leaves Ivory Coast coaching job

Belgian coach Marc Wilmots leaves Ivory Coast after failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

‘Yes sir, thank you madam’

Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene looks at how parenting styles in Ghana compares to those in the US.