South Africa’s ANC picks Cyril Ramaphosa as leader

After a bruising battle, the ANC veteran is chosen to succeed Jacob Zuma to lead the party.

Kenya teen’s court victory over police strip-search

Half-naked pictures of the young woman, allegedly taken by police, circulated on social media.

Elias Kachunga: Huddersfield striker out with medial ligament injury

Huddersfield forward Elias Kachunga will be sidelined for up to three months because of medial ligament damage sustained at Watford.

Libyan mayor Mohamad Eshtewi kidnapped and killed in Misrata

Mohamad Eshtewi's body was found dumped in the street after he was abducted by unidentified gunmen.

Salah, Mane and Aubameyang vie for Caf Player of the Year award

Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are the nominees for the Confederation of African Football's Player of the Year award.

Dozens die in clash between Ethiopian Somalis and Oromos

The two ethnic groups share a long border and have fought in the past over wells and grazing land.

Ahmed Hegazi: West Brom make on-loan defender’s move permanent

On-loan defender Ahmed Hegazi joins West Bromwich Albion on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee.

Egypt wins world squash double

Egyptian third seed Mohamed Elshorbagy beats his brother Marwan to win his first World Squash Championships title in Manchester.

Egypt wins world squash double

Egyptian third seed Mohamed Elshorbagy beats his brother Marwan to win his first World Squash Championships title in Manchester.

Hosts Kenya beat Zanzibar on penalites to win Cecafa Cup

Hosts Kenya win the 2017 Cecafa Challenge Cup, beating Zanzibar 3-2 on penalties after the final of the East and Central African Championship ends 2-2.