Jacob Zuma: South African leader’s rise and fall

He once fought apartheid alongside Nelson Mandela, but leaves office mired in corruption scandals.

Lebo Diseko: After Zuma, what next for South Africa?

Ramaphosa must reunite a divided country, and ruling party.

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai dies aged 65

The head of the MDC was for decades a strong opponent of former President Robert Mugabe.

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai dies aged 65

The head of the MDC was for decades a strong opponent of former President Robert Mugabe.

DR Congo President Kabila’s motorcade in deadly crash

Joseph Kabila, the Democratic Republic of Congo's leader, was returning to the capital, Kinshasa.

Dutch club Fortuna Sittard suspends former Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh

Dutch second tier side Fortuna Sittard suspends former Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh for what the club calls "unacceptable actions".

Winter Olympics: Akwasi Frimpong – from illegal immigrant to Olympian

Akwasi Frimpong is Ghana's second Olympian in history - and his story will make you realise why his dream is so poignant.

South Africa’s Zuma: I’ve done nothing wrong

Jacob Zuma breaks silence after ANC reveals plans to hold a vote of no confidence on Thursday.

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma: ‘No reasons provided why I must go’

South African President Jacob Zuma hits out at critics for not saying why they want him to quit.

British package holidays resume in Tunisia after attack

Dale and Courtney are on the first British package holiday in Tunisia, three years after a deadly beach attack.