How the crisis in the Gulf could spread to East Africa

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The battle for influence between the rival powers in the Gulf crisis could tear apart Somalia and its neighbours in the Horn of Africa, writes the BBC's Mary Harper.

Nigeria’s women pay for ‘lack of preparation’

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Nigeria striker Desire Oparanozie says a lack of 'adequate preparation' is to blame for their 8-0 drubbing by France in a friendly on Friday night.

Rayon Sports, Enyimba and Al Masry all secure Confed Cup advantage

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Enyimba of Nigeria, Al Masry of Egypt and Rayon Sports of Rwanda gain the advantage after the first leg of their Confederation Cup play-offs.

My friendship with Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

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A Canadian diplomat tells of his close friendship with the South African anti-apartheid campaigner.

Counting the cost of South Africa’s listeriosis outbreak

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Having killed more than 180 people, an outbreak of listeriosis could also have a huge financial impact on South Africa.

Behind the arms deal that landed Zuma in court

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How ex-President Jacob Zuma is allegedly implicated by a multi-billion dollar arms deal.

Klopp to give Salah until the last minute to make derby

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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah will be given until the last minute to recover for Saturday's derby against Everton, says Jurgen Klopp.

‘I can manufacture better doors here in Rwanda’

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The Rwandan door company trying to reduce imports by competing against Western manufacturers.

Pumza Fihlani: Zuma supporters sing to drown out corruption charges

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Despite being charged with corruption, former South African President Jacob Zuma still has his loyal supporters.

Commonwealth Games: Ex-Mauritius official charged with sexual assault

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Australian police charge the former chief of the Mauritius team with sexual assault of an athlete at the Commonwealth Games.