This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the “promotion” of same-sex relations.

DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

Solomon Ogbonna Eziko’s installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.

Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.

Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.

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

The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) says it will rule on Senegal’s appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title “as swiftly as possible”.