South Africa FA backs president Danny Jordaan over rape claim

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The South Africa Football Association offers support to its president Danny Jordaan over rape allegations after a charge was brought against him on Saturday.

Up close: The moment a cheetah joined a safari

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Britton Hayes was on safari with his step uncle in Tanzania when a cheetah entered the vehicle.

Egypt election: Sisi set to win second term as president

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The president has won more than 90% of the 23 million valid votes cast, state media report.

Islamic State and the kidnap of Nigerian schoolgirls from Dapchi

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The BBC's Tomi Oladipo looks at the links between the Islamic State group and Nigeria's militants following the Dapchi abductions.

‘I felt dead’, kidnap survivor Amanda Lindhout tells court

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Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout speaks at the sentencing hearing of one of her Somali kidnappers.

Inxeba wins South Africa film award despite ban attempt

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Traditional leaders were furious at the film's portrayal of gay love within a Xhosa cultural initiation.

Miguna Miguna: Kenya opposition figure deported again

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Three officials, including a minister, are fined for contempt after refusing to let him enter Kenya.

Libyan artefacts looted by IS ‘sold in Spain’

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Two people are arrested accused of buying and selling the ancient objects looted from Libya.

World Cup 2018: Fifa investigates Pogba, Dembele ‘racist’ chants in Russia

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Fifa and Russian authorities say they are looking into alleged racist abuse directed at France players during their 3-1 win over Russia.

Ethiopian coach Abraham Mebratu leads Yemen to Asian Cup

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Ethiopian coach Abraham Mebratu leads war-torn Yemen to the Asian Cup finals for the first time in their history.