A former warlord accused of atrocities is elected to the board of African football's governing body.

West Ham sack director of player recruitment Tony Henry over claims he said the club would not sign any more African players.

Wolves striker Benik Afobe says he was "crying in his car" with happiness after signing on loan from Bournemouth.

West Ham manager David Moyes says reported claims the club would not sign any more African players are wrong.

It is a largely symbolic move after the US expressed frustration over a seemingly unending civil war.

Crystal Palace forward Bakary Sako will miss the rest of the season after fracturing his ankle in the draw with West Ham.

Springboks coach Allister Coetzee leaves the job after less than two years following a falling-out with SA Rugby.

More children than ever are going to school but tens of millions are still not getting an education, as these figures show.

Leicester City forward Riyad Mahrez misses training for a fourth day running, after a potential move to Manchester City fell through.

Oluwayimika Angel Adelaja cut costs and reduced waste by moving her farm into the city.

Three survivors said most of those who drowned were Pakistan nationals, but this is not confirmed.

Clashes between Afghan and Eritrean migrants have left at least five fighting for their lives.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

The workers have been stuck since Wednesday, after a storm cut electricity and stopped the lifts.

This presidential race started out with seven candidates, but is down to only two. Here's why.

Sabrina Simader is the first Kenyan woman to compete in alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics.