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Hearts manager Craig Levein confirms that contract offers have been made to Steven Naismith and Arnaud Djoum.

Jeremy Toljan, Oliver Burke and Timothy Weah are added to Celtic's Europa League squad, with Vakoun Issouf Bayo left out.

The Confederation of African Football will consider an appeal from The Gambia Football Federation over the eligibility of Togo's Adewale Oloufade.

Ade Adepitan travels to Cape Verde to meet a man in whose front room was almost swallowed by lava.

BBC seeks future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award 2019.

Karim Hossam looked set to become one of the world's top tennis players - instead he became one of its most corrupt.

The government says the payments to ministers are to prevent them "falling into destitution".

The 2019 Cameroon's Ligue 1 and 2 begin after week-long delay as clubs reach agreement with president of the country's Professional Football League, Pierre Semengue.

Mali women's international Aissata Traore secures her first overseas contract as she signs for Turkish side Besiktas.

Club Africain coach Chiheb Ellili quits after record 8-0 loss to TP Mazembe in the African Champions League.

Investor Trésor Chovu on how African business can overcome the negative perceptions of some outsiders.

Cameroon's Stephane Mbia returns to play in China as he signs for newly promoted Super League side Wuhan Zall.

A look at the men who many believe decide the winners and losers of elections in Nigeria.

Islamist group al-Shabab says it carried out the attack in the port run by Dubai company DP World.

Kenya's Gor Mahia open the African Confederation Cup group phase with a shock 4-2 victory over Egyptian giants Zamalek in Nairobi.

Nigeria's Football Federation (NFF) appoints Imama Amapakabo as coach of the national U-23 team, replacing Salisu Yusuf who is serving a one-year ban.

Saudi side Al Shabab confirm the signing of Gambia international forward Bubacarr Trawally on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

The Ethiopian capital marks Car Free Day to promote a healthy lifestyle and fight air pollution.

Yemi Osinbajo says he is "safe and sound" after his aircraft came down on his way to a campaign rally.

Thousands have battled heat and humidity to complete the marathon in Nigeria’s commercial capital.