Liberia warlord ‘Jungle Jabbah’ jailed for 30 years in the US

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One witness told the US court how he had ordered the heart of a captive to be cooked for his fighters.

Fifa fines after BBC player-trafficking story

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Fifa imposes a fine on the Lao Football Federation for trafficking African youngsters with the help of information supplied by BBC Sport.

Commonwealth countries where it is illegal to be gay

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Many Commonwealth countries have laws in place that criminalise homosexuality.

Commonwealth countries where it is illegal to be gay

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Many Commonwealth countries have laws in place that criminalise homosexuality.

Will Africa’s open skies project take off?

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Challenges lay ahead for Africa's airlines as they are granted greater access to the continent.

Commonwealth meeting: Leaders discuss who will succeed Queen as head

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Commonwealth leaders are meeting to discuss their next head with the Queen backing Prince Charles.

DR Congo FA boss Omari released after corruption questions

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The president of the DR Congo Football Federation Constant Omari is released from detention but is ordered not to leave the country.

Is East Africa ready for kitenge Fridays?

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The East African Community has recommended that people in the region wear colourful cotton fabric on Fridays.

South Africa: Ramaphosa leaves Commonwealth summit to deal with protests

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Cyril Ramaphosa leaves the Commonwealth summit in London to deal with violent clashes at home.

‘Greatest’ distance runner showdown at London Marathon

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Four of the world's top male distance runners battle it out at the London marathon.