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 faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.

SE Dons goalkeeper George Desmond Kamurasi is widely reported to be in line to succeed King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV as King of the Tooro Kingdom of Uganda.

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?

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

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.

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.

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

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

An environmental group says those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State.

King Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cancer.

Kenya's President William Ruto orders India's Tata Chemicals to quit, saying it has failed to benefit the country.

Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.

Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode is charged in Nigeria with offences including causing death by dangerous driving.

Letsile Tebogo says his late mother is always with him "in spirit" as he prepares to run in Budapest, the city where she watched him make history for Botswana and Africa.

Spain's prime minister tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.

At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.

Carlos Queiroz is reappointed as head coach of Ghana's men's national team, two months after he appeared to step down following their exit from the World Cup.