How great is China’s influence?

The news that the head of Zimbabwe's military visited China days before it took power has sparked questions.

Mohamed Salah: Egypt striker carries hopes of a nation at World Cup

Mohamed Salah, who has never even seen Egypt play in a World Cup, will carry the expectations of a nation when they compete at Russia 2018.

‘We need a new president’

The 93-year-old president fails to resign, and has vowed to stay in power for several weeks.

Robert Mugabe fails to resign during live televised speech

The embattled president vows to stay on, despite widespread speculation that he would announce his resignation.

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.