Fifa appoints Weah and Drogba to new anti-racism panel

Football legends George Weah and Didier Drogba are among the high-profile names on a new Fifa panel which aims to bolster efforts to tackle racism in the game.

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Fifa appoints Weah and Drogba to new anti-racism panel

Football legends George Weah and Didier Drogba are among the high-profile names on a new Fifa panel which aims to bolster efforts to tackle racism in the game.

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Nigerian boxer 'heartbroken' to miss Worlds over late sex tests

Nigeria's Blessing Oraekwe says it is "heartbreaking" to be barred from the World Championships in Liverpool after missing the deadline for a new genetic sex test.

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Lost in translation - How Africa is trying to close the AI language gap

A new dataset with African languages should improve access to AI for millions on the continent.

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What is at stake in Malawi's elections?

Two political rivals go head-to-head once again in the hotly contested 16 September poll.

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South Africa beat England to take ODI series

England's poor form in white-ball cricket continues as they are beaten by South Africa to lose the second one-day international and the series with a game to spare.

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'I fear for my sons': Mother awaits DNA results on remains linked to Kenya's starvation cult

Carolyne Odour's two young sons went missing with their father - a follower of self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie.

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Rise of local coaches shows change in African football

African national sides are increasingly backing homegrown coaches - or showing faith in bosses from elsewhere on the continent. But will this trend continue?

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Dozens die after boat hits tree stump in Nigeria

The overloaded boat was carrying passengers including children when it hit a submerged tree stump.

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The death of 'soul of South African storytelling' sparks grief and anger

Actress Nandi Nyembe's final months were marked by money problems that threatened to overshadow her career.

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South Africa give England brutal reality check

England are bundled out for just 131 as South Africa hand out bruising reality check to new captain Harry Brook.

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'A bullet went through my skull': Tanzania abduction survivor

Activist Edgar Mwakabela describes his ordeal after he says he was kidnapped and shot by suspected state agents.

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‘I survived South Africa’s horrific building fire, now I live in fear after being shot’

The deadly fire was called a "wake-up call" but ex-residents now live in dangerous temporary shelters.

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Ghanaian chief justice Gertrude Torkornoo removed from office

She is Ghana's first sitting chief justice to be investigated and dismissed.

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Body seen in secret Libyan mortuary could solve mystery of vanished religious leader

Compelling evidence to suggest Lebanese Shia leader Musa al-Sadr was killed in Libya is uncovered by BBC.

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South Africa claim historic quarter-final spot

South Africa are through to their first Women's World Cup quarter-final thanks to a thrilling 29-24 win over Italy in Pool D.

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A pregnant woman's diary of escape from war zone: 'I prayed the baby wouldn't come'

Gun-wielding drivers, extortion and breakdowns, as couple flee new front line in Sudan's conflict.

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Mob burns Nigerian woman to death for alleged blasphemy

Police have condemned the killing as "jungle justice" vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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What is at stake in Malawi's elections?

Two political rivals go head-to-head for the third time in the hotly contested 16 September poll.

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Your fast fashion could end up as this beach trash in Ghana

Ghana has been described as the fashion industry’s dumping ground.

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