Mohamed Salah comes off the bench to score twice in an ultimately comfortable victory over Stoke that moves Liverpool up to fifth.

Families speak out as new research says oil spills in Nigeria could be killing young children.

The Gambia avoids a Fifa ban after the country's sports minister reinstates the GFF's executive committee following an intervention by President Barrow.

The case was seen as a test of judicial independence after Robert Mugabe's forced resignation.

Harun Ahmed is one of thousands of young Ethiopians who have attempted the journey across the Sahara to Libya - and from there to Europe.

Zimbabwe pull out of the 2017 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup, which starts in Kenya on Sunday, citing 'security' concerns.

Fencing lessons are teaching young offenders in Senegal how to respect each other.

President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi authorises the military to use "all brute force" necessary.

President Muhammadu Buhari speaks after video showing migrants being traded "like goats" emerges.

There is no widespread doping in Russian football, Fifa secretary general Fatma Samoura tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan.

Botswana played a crucial role in the romance - but the love for Africa goes far further.

It's easy to condemn the wives of autocrats - but why do we expect more of them than their husbands?