Orlando Pirates aim to brush aside their poor domestic form and become the first South African side to win the Confederation Cup when they face RS Berkane.

As the dust settles on the transfer window, BBC Sport Africa take a look at five of the top African movers and their respective challenges.

Mr. Achebe, the celebrated author of “Things Fall Apart,” wrote stirring essays and poignant poems rooted in his native Nigeria’s cities and countryside.

For the first time since conflict erupted there appears to be relative peace in Sudan's capital.

Fikile Mbalula says that incessant power cuts in South Africa have "made a mess of our country".

A large crowd filled the streets in support of Raila Odinga as he cast his ballot in Kenya’s presidential election.

The thousands of manuscripts contain centuries of African writing on maths, medicine and more.

Fifty years being expelled from Uganda by Idi Amin, a photographer spoke to us about his experience.

Nisha Popat looks back 50 years to when dictator Idi Amin forced her family out of Uganda

A fresh seven-day truce is officially under way - although more hostilities have been reported.

It is hoped that the plant will alleviate chronic fuel shortages in Africa's biggest oil producer.

Ghana forward Benjamin Tetteh may not feature again at the Africa Cup of Nations after being handed a three-match ban for his part in a melee against Gabon.

Gambia's women gardeners are helping the huge waste problem by turning organic waste into fertilisers.

Namibia coach Allister Coetzee says preparations will begin in earnest for the 2023 Rugby World Cup after qualifying for the finals.

The announcement comes days before official statistics are expected to show record migration levels.

War in the northeast African nation has forced pregnant women to drive “through hell” to reach the dwindling number of hospitals and clinics, or turn to overworked midwives to give birth at home.

Namibia will face Kenya for a spot at next year's Rugby World Cup after both sides secured their places in the Rugby Africa Cup final.

Nigeria midfielder Kelechi Nwakali makes a series of allegations against Huesca after having his contract terminated, which the Spanish club deny.

Exhuming Prince Alemayehu's body would disrupt the remains of others, Buckingham Palace says.

Biniam Girmay makes history as the first African cyclist to win a one-day classic as he triumphs in the Gent-Wevelgem on Sunday.

Almost all cervical cancer deaths now occur in developing countries. Tanzania is trying to inoculate girls against the virus that causes the disease — nearly 20 years after rich countries began...

Not only is Ferdinand Omanyala Africa’s fastest man, he is also the inspiration for a new wave sprinters in Kenya.

President Kais Saied may succeed in tightening his grip through a constitutional referendum on 25 July.

He says he will consider "running for another 20 years" after 22 years in office already.

The body of Floribert Chebeya was found bound and gagged in his car, triggering national outrage.

The pair are accused in South Africa of large-scale corruption, which they deny.

Why the marginalisation of English-speaking students in Cameroon mushroomed into open conflict.

Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan all being at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon brings back memories of the competition's first tournament.

As the country reels from news of a gang rape, the victims demand security over their bodies.

Sexual harassment is one of the challenges Kenyan women politicians face when campaigning.

Until now, anyone needing an organ transplant in Uganda had to travel abroad at huge expense.

A superstar in Africa, she sang in the language of her tribe and often addressed social concerns, insisting on women’s strength and decrying abuse.

A last-day gold by Julius Yego enabled Kenya to top the medals table as the African Athletics Championships closed on Sunday.

Nigeria's Tobi Amusan breaks the 100m hurdles world record before going on to win gold in the World Athletics Championships final.

Chris Hughton wants Ghana to build the "best team possible" ahead of the World Cup, and is keen for members of the diaspora to join the national squad.

Moroccan singer, Abir, has trichotillomania, a mental health disorder which causes the urge to pull hair out.

Johannesburg's inner city residents have been given access to a zero waste mobile grocery store.

The president of the West African country announced three days of national mourning for the victims.

A tribunal hears PC Khafilat Kareem spent 77 days on the show before being evicted in September 2019.

Women and young people from ethnic minorities in the UK are being encouraged to take up polo.