South Africa’s ANC calls for Zuma GuptaLeaks investigation

Leaked emails allege corrupt links between South African President Zuma's family and businessmen.

Senegal’s Salif Diao felt ‘unwelcome’ at Liverpool

Former Senegal midfielder Salif Diao says that he did not feel welcome by some senior players when he joined Liverpool in 2002.

Gervinho replaces Kalou for Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast coach Marc Wilmots recalls China-based Gervinho to replace the injured Salomon Kalou for their upcoming matches.

Could South Africa be bruised by a bad Brexit deal?

The BBC's Karen Allen explores the consequences of Brexit for companies in South Africa.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool in talks with Roma for Egypt forward

Liverpool are holding talks with Roma about signing Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, after having a £28m bid turned down.

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe woos youth vote

The president holds first of 10 nationwide youth rallies ahead of next year's election.

Why is peace in South Sudan so elusive?

David Shearer, head of the UN mission in South Sudan, on the challenges for peace.

Back to the polls

Why are voters in Lesotho trekking to the polls for the third time since 2012?

Afro Fiesta sing for political change in DR Congo

Afro Fiesta are from Democratic Republic of Congo but are based in South Africa. Their music is heavily political - especially in relation to their home country.

Global diarrhoea deaths down by a third

Half a million children still die each year, with India and Nigeria among the most affected.