Dozens of footballers and fans are feared dead as a boat carrying them capsizes in Uganda.

Asisat Oshoala is proud of her feats with Barcelona Femenino despite defeat to Lyon in the Women's Champions League final.

Nigeria striker Henry Onyekuru and five other Africans win the Turkish title to clinch the domestic double for Galatasaray.

Zamalek coach Christian Gross is 'sad' his side conceded a last-gasp goal to Renaissance Berkane in the first leg of the Confederation Cup final.

A charity in Kenya is calling for the introduction of laws to protect domestic workers to ensure their safety.

Seven million Malawians are registered for Tuesday's election - here are seven things about the poll.

Nigeria's Super Falcons clinch their first West African Football Union (Wafu) Zone B Women's Cup.

The fight broke out when musician Shatta Wale mounted the stage after rival Stonebwoy was given a prize.

Ivory Coast and Lille's Nicholas Pepe is named best African player in France's Ligue 1.

At least 16 people are hurt near the Grand Egyptian Museum, with most said to be foreign tourists.

Defender Estelle Johnson says she is relishing the chance to help Cameroon succeed at the 2019 Women's World Cup in France.

The suspects have confessed to shooting at least five pro-democracy activists, the military says.

The UN says unknown assailants carried out an attack in an area where Islamist militants are active.

Officials believe they were dumped in a river in Nairobi after an illegal abortion was carried out.

How a seven-year-old was stolen from his home in Nigeria and the chance encounter with his sister six years later.

Two scientists were killed by a mob in Ethiopia, who believed they went to a school to poison children.

The actor tells fans there is "nothing to worry about" after he was attacked at a public appearance.

Guinea will not take part at this year's Under-17 World cup in Brazil after being found guilty of age-cheating at the recent U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria's Football Federation says delays in paying coaches were a 'short-term' issue and admits Gernot Rohr has only received a portion of this year's salary.

Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars confirms Moroccan star Hakim Ziyech will leave the Dutch champions in the summer transfer window.