The army has been deployed to five of South Africa's nine provinces for a year-long operation.

Lamine Yamal says racist chants heard during Spain's 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were "disrespectful and intolerable".

DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team's 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.

The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the "promotion" of same-sex relations.

The rise of tourist rentals in Cape Town is driving up housing costs, deepening the inequality in the South African city that’s a legacy of apartheid. Our reporter John Eligon explores a multihour commute taken by workers who are priced out of the city.

DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe's strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

Amid the vast dunes that abut the Atlantic Ocean, a writer finds perspective.

Ghana dismiss manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, following a run of defeats.

Former New York marathon winner Albert Korir of Kenya is banned for five years after admitting to doping.

As an anti-apartheid lawyer, he was jailed several times. Later, he was a top adviser to Nelson Mandela and held key posts at the United Nations.

Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.

The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

Senegal parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday's friendly match against Peru in Paris - despite being stripped of the title earlier this month.

African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has hailed the superior turf at the Accra Sports Stadium as a potential game-changer for his side ahead of their crucial Matchday 27 encounter against Swedru All Blacks.The Phobians were forced to return to their traditional home ground following the closure of the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Legon for essential maintenance.While venue shifts can often disrupt a teamâ??s rhythm, Dramani has embraced the move, specifically

Karela United will aim to return to winning ways when they host league leaders Bibiani Gold Stars at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in their Matchday 26 Ghana Premier League fixture on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Karela currently sit 7th in the league standings with 38 points, ten behind Gold Stars. While they may not be in the title race, the hosts could have a decisive say in whether â??the Minersâ?? remain at the summit after Sundayâ??s encounter.â??The Pride and Passionâ??

Medeama SC end five-game winless run with 2-0 victory over relegation-bound Eleven Wonders at the TnA Stadium.

?The Suhum Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service has contained a fire outbreak involving a container at the Suhum Market.

The purpose of this letter is to advocate for my friend and artist, Mr. Ibrahim Mahama and many others who have been victims of police brutality.