Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe vows to stay on despite party pressure

Robert Mugabe defies his own party in a TV speech by clinging on to Zimbabwe's presidency.

Mazembe win first leg of Confed Cup final as SuperSport seize away goal

Holders TP Mazembe concede an away goal as they beat SuperSport United 2-1 in the first leg of the African Confederation Cup final.

Morocco food stampede kills 15

The incident occurred as a charity aid was distributing aid in the town of Sidi Boulaalam.

Dancing breaks out at Zanu-PF headquarters

Delegates celebrate after sacking Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe, who led their party for decades.

Robert Mugabe: Is Zimbabwe’s ex-president a hero or villain?

A profile of Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe, accused of destroying a prosperous country for the sake of power, but still seen by some as a revolutionary hero.

Emmerson Mnangagwa: The ‘crocodile’ who snapped back

Zimbabwe's new president has had a volatile political career.

Zimbabwe’s ruling party sacks Robert Mugabe as leader

Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF removes Robert Mugabe and gives him a day to resign as president.

African Footballer of the Year 2017: Former winner Didier Drogba’s stunning spin

Watch archive footage as former African Footballer of the Year Didier Drogba scores with a stunning spin for Chelsea against Liverpool in 2006.

Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF leaders meeting to decide Mugabe future

The president's closest allies turn against him as pressure builds for him to step down.

Family affair

With Robert Mugabe's hopes of handing power to his wife over, which political dynasties are still going strong elsewhere in Africa?