Barcelona overcome Mamelodi Sundowns

Luis Suarez is among the goalscorers as Barcelona beat South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 to win the Mandela Centenary Cup.

How East Africa is cracking down on ‘fake news’

A new law in Kenya imposes fines of up to $50,000 and/or up to two years in prison.

Messi leaves SA fan in tears after shirt signing

A South African fan cries tears of joy after Lionel Messi signs his Barcelona shirt.

Burundi’s President Nkurunziza: First a third term, now a seven-year mandates

The referendum could see President Pierre Nkurunziza's mandate extended and has sparked fears of more violence in the country.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in anti-fake news campaign

A new law in Kenya imposes fines of up to $50,000 and/or up to two years in prison.

Mixed like Meghan Markle: ‘Don’t put me in a box’

Three people of mixed identity explain how they define themselves and how hard it is to fit into a specific ethnic grouping.

Algeria’s Ishak Belfodil joins Germany’s Hoffenheim

Algeria striker Ishak Belfodil joins German Bundesliga side Hoffenheim from Belgian club Standard Liege.

Quitting Al Ahly coach Hossam El Badry ‘did the right thing’

Al Ahly board member Khaled Mortagy says that coach Hossam El Badry 'did the right thing' in quitting after a shock loss to KCCA in the Champions League.

Why some Commonwealth Games athletes overstay their visas

A group who face deportation in Australia have made a "huge" decision, an ex-Cameroon athlete says.

Ghanaian shoe seller vows to bring Jammeh to justice

A Ghanaian seeks justice for his friends who were killed in The Gambia during Yahya Jammeh's rule.