Will the UK election affect foreign aid to Africa?

The UK's main parties pledge to keep current levels of spending on foreign aid.

No cause of death for Cheick Tiote yet

No cause of death has been determined yet for Cheick Tiote, the Ivory Coast star who collapsed and died after training in China on Monday.

Cheick Tiote: Beijing player recalls former Newcastle midfielder’s collapse

A Beijing Enterprises players recalls the "horrible" moment when Cheick Tiote fell to the ground in training and later died.

Cameroon’s Chedjou joins Istanbul Basaksehir

Istanbul Basaksehir announce the signing of Cameroon defender Aurelin Chedjou on a three-year deal from rivals Galatasaray.

South Africa falls into second recession in a decade

Africa's third-largest economy has contracted following a downturn in manufacturing and trade.

Is this Africa’s tallest tree?

A German scientist says a tree he discovered in Tanzania is Africa's tallest.

Tiote adds to Africa’s on-field casualty list

Cheik Tiote's sudden death adds to the number of high-profile African players who collapsed and died while playing football.

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is ‘recuperating fast’

President Buhari has been in London for almost a month, receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.

‘The most beautiful smile in football’ – McClaren leads Tiote tributes

Steve McClaren says Cheick Tiote was the "toughest player" he has ever seen - but also a man with "the most beautiful smile in football".

Rana Jawad: Daughter’s anguish over Libya kidnap

A daughter searches for her father - just one of the victims of the rise of kidnapping in Libya.