Up to 200 Russians are estimated to have arrived in the country in the recent past.

South African FA president Danny Jordaan is alleged to have used the organisation's resources for personal gain between 2014 and 2018.

Morocco-born Abdelatif Benazzi wants to be new man in charge of global rugby, promising to tear up the sport's old order and tap into new markets.

Analyst Alex de Waal looks at how the US president-elect could deal with conflicts on the continent.

Nations across the continent are eager to promote themselves as destinations for the curious visitor.

Eight teams are already assured of a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - but who will fill the remaining 16 spots at the finals?

World champions South Africa are aiming to have "the two best teams in the world", according to centre Andre Esterhuizen.

They are accused of hate speech as rights groups say the law is being used to restrict freedoms.

Dawit Isaak is considered one of the world's longest continuously detained journalists.

In an echo of the US, the current vice-president is up against an ex-president in the 7 December vote.

Martha Koome says the recent allegations of corruption within the judiciary are based on misogyny.

Men dressed in military uniform are seen mutilating a dead body in a viral video.

"The population has decided to choose another team," says Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth.

With swathes of South Sudan submerged, a whistleblower warns water sources are being polluted by oil.

World champions South Africa grind out a gutsy win over spirited Scotland at Murrayfield in the Autumn Nations Series

Lizelle Lee sets a new record for the highest individual score in the Women's Big Bash League with 150 not out for Hobart Hurricanes.

The comments were delivered at a gathering of foreign ministers as the Kremlin continues to woo Africa.

Known as Buz Stop Boys, the group's leader says they want "a cleaner, healthier, and prouder Ghana".

Dozens of videos involving a senior civil servant have flooded social media, shocking people in the central African country.

India has built a 3km-long runway on Agalega and no-one has fully explained why, angering residents.