Nigeria dismisses criticism over Chief Justice Onnoghen suspension

Nigeria's president says Western powers were wrong to criticise the suspension of the chief justice.

Africa Cup of Nations: Dates changed for Ramadan

Organisers of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt change the dates of the tournament to avoid clashing with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

How addict Jesus survived South Africa’s drug epidemic

The heroin-based cocktail that robbed a man of a decade of his life in one South African township.

Bashir says Sudan protests attempt to copy Arab Spring

Sudan's president Omar al-Bashir says protesters are trying to replicate the so-called Arab Spring.

South Sudan to host 2019 international fixtures in Uganda

South Sudan's FA announces that all international matches in 2019 will be played in Uganda whilst the Juba national stadium undergoes renovations.

South Sudan to host 2019 international fixtures in Uganda

South Sudan's FA announces that all international matches in 2019 will be played in Uganda whilst the Juba national stadium undergoes renovations.

Cameroon league season in turmoil after clubs boycott opening games

Cameroon's 2019 top tier domestic championship fails to get underway after clubs stage a boycott of the opening game in Yaounde.

Zimbabwe buries Afro-jazz legend Oliver Mtukudzi

Music fans make pilgrimage to Zimbabwean singer Oliver Mtukudzi's home village for his burial.

Bakary Sako: Crystal Palace re-sign forward from West Brom

Forward Bakary Sako rejoins Crystal Palace from West Brom on a deal until the end of the season.

Ban for racism at South Africa cricket match

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed is suspended for four matches for making a racist remark towards South Africa's Andile Phehlukwayo.