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DR Congo face Jamaica in a World Cup play-off, hoping to reach the tournament for the first time since 1974, a campaign memorable for the wrong reasons.

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

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

The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

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

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

Scotland continue their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but why is this away game being played at Everton's new stadium in Liverpool?

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

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.

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

Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah could carry on playing until the age of 40 after the forward leaves Liverpool at the end of the season.

A senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was “ready to host” the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month despite the decision to delay it until July.

The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.

Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.