Kenya's government intends to criminalise doping in athletics in an attempt to bring an end to a string of cases in the sport.

Officials say a social media trend is being used to infect devices with a dangerous malware.

Janusz Walus was stabbed last week by another inmate, delaying his release from prison in South Africa.

Why Morocco's win against Spain to reach the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar echoed across the Arab world.

Kenya intends to bid to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside other countries in East Africa.

A group of 28 people on a Morocco-Turkey flight escape after a pregnant woman apparently fakes labour.

Ndambi Guebuza is among 11 defendants found guilty of corruption for a $2bn failed fishing project.

Suspicions are raised as Nigeria's first online electoral register reveals a raft of underage voters.

Morocco's history-making win is given the royal seal of approval with a call from their King after Achraf Hakimi’s penalty proves him the coolest man in the stadium.

The north African team reach the quarter-finals for the first time after beating Spain on penalties.

South Africa winger Sbu Nkosi says the mental pressure of professional rugby led to him breaking contact with his club side and being reported missing.

A video posted online appears to show former Barcelona and Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o lashing out at a man following a World Cup match.

Kenya has failed to meet the two-thirds gender threshold as stated by the 2010 constitution regarding elective and appointive bodies.

The allegations against South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa could be straight out of a John le Carré novel.

Military leaders, who have been ruling the country since 2019, agree to hand over power.

Spain coach Luis Enrique hopes his players' "homework" of practising 1,000 penalties will pay off against Morocco in the World Cup round of 16.

The Togolese company that holds sub-Saharan Africa's World Cup TV rights has suffered a series of cyber-attacks since the tournament launched.

The Swiss-based mining firm strikes deal with Democratic Republic of Congo to settle corruption claims.

The Bulls deny reports that South Africa's World Cup winner Sbu Nkosi, who was reported missing by the club, has been found.

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse identifies lapses in defence and a gulf in class as the main reasons for their World Cup last-16 defeat by England.