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Fans in Cameroon want a statue built for Michaely Bihina after she made four penalty saves against Morocco to help Cameroon reach the 2026 Wafcon final.

Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga are the undoubted stars of Malawi's unexpected run to the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

It paves the way for the release of Succès Masra from prison where he had been sentenced to 20 years.

South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.

France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".

Rights groups have long raised concerns about alleged human rights violations in Ngorongoro.

Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.

The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.

Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.

The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.

Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.

Meet Evelyn Okafor – a four-time Nigerian champion, three-time African champion, and the first African woman to qualify for the World Freestyle Football Championship.

The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.

The authorities are searching for anyone who may still be trapped under the rubble.

Monday's drone strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.

Hakainde Hichilema was a shoo-in for a second term but the controversy following Edgar Lungu's death has dented his chances.

Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.

Kenya submits a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships as it seeks to become the first African nation to stage the flagship event.

The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.

Nigeria must go "back to the drawing board" after missing out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup, says keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.

Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.

Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa scores twice in a 2-1 win against Valencia in Matthias Jaissle's first game in charge - but how did the Magpies players perform?

Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi.

Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.

The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande from German side RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to 140m euros (£120m).

Why Mohamed Salah chose Trabzonspor over Saudi Arabia and MLS, and what the move means for him and Turkish football.

Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Egypt captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.