The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.

Rwanda forward Joy-Lance Mickels has helped Azerbaijan's Sabah reach the Champions League proper on their competition debut, and is now looking to down the team he supports.

The country has endured persistent blackouts since June, with residents saying some have lasted as long as 48 hours.

Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first time since 1995?

Sheffield United sign former Crystal Palace and Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew on a deal until the end of the season.

Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.

A man is in court in South Africa two months after his wife and daughters are found dead in the UK.

All foreigners without proper documents in Kenya are urged to register through their embassies.

Hafidh Ameir Hassan kept a low profile and was rarely seen in public with the president.

Wolves sign former Sunderland and Aston Villa winger Bertrand Traore on a one-year deal.

Having fled Sudan's besieged city of el-Fasher, a photographer turn his lens on more positive aspects of life.

David Etor grew up in poverty in Nigeria, but now teaches engineering at the University of Bristol

New £60m Manchester City signing Iliman Ndiaye says playing in the Champions League is where he belongs.

As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.

Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.

Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series final between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Windhoek.

South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.

Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.

Captain Siya Kolisi calls on the Springboks to summon inspiration from Soweto's pivotal part in South Africa's history as they host New Zealand on Saturday.

The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - the US the only nation to vote against it.