Gabon admits blunder over Aubameyang announcement

Gabon's Football Federation admits it named Pierre Francois Aubameyang as joint coach of the national team without a deal being finalised.

Italy acquits Tunisian ‘migrant smuggling’ fishermen

Italy arrested the six fishermen at sea earlier this month on suspicion of smuggling migrants.

South Africa win regional Cosafa Women’s Championship

South Africa warm up for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations by winning the regional Cosafa Championship on Saturday, beating Cameroon 2-1 in the final.

Wanyama in Kenya squad for Afcon qualifiers

Fit-again Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama is back in Kenya's squad for their two 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ethiopia in October.

Saido Berahino: Stoke striker determined to help Burundi qualify for tournaments

Saido Berahino says he wants to help Burundi qualify for major tournaments following his recent decision to commit his international future to the African country.

African Champions League: Setif knock out holders Wydad to reach semi-finals

Entente Setif knock holders Wydad Casablanca out of the African Champions League by forcing a 0-0 draw in Morocco to win their quarter-final 1-0 on aggregate.

Lake Victoria Tanzania ferry disaster: Survivor found in air pocket

A man survives in an air pocket in a Lake Victoria ferry that overturned two days ago, killing 207.

‘The next thing I knew I was in the water’

Survivors from a ferry that capsized on Lake Victoria, Tanzania, have spoken of their ordeal.

Sudanese poet Raja Bushra on the power of artistic expression

Raja Bushra says poetry enables her and others to openly express the challenges of life in Sudan.

Kenya lifts ban on lesbian film Rafiki ahead of Oscars

A Kenyan judge temporarily lifts a ban on a film about a lesbian love affair ahead of the Oscars.