Former African champions drawn in same Confed Cup group

Three former African champions will play in the same group in this year's Confederation Cup, following Saturday's draw in Cairo.

How one woman was shunned for having cancer but found a ‘new family’

This Kenyan woman was rejected by friends and family after being diagnosed with cervical cancer.

Zimbabwe parliament summons Robert Mugabe over diamond theft claim

A parliamentary committee aims to establish the extent of diamond plundering in Zimbabwe.

Prince Charles to be next Commonwealth head

Commonwealth leaders agree that the Prince of Wales will be the next head of the organisation.

Algerian woman denied French citizenship over handshake

An Algerian woman is denied citizenship for refusing to shake the hand of an official.

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

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

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

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

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

Many Commonwealth countries have laws in place that criminalise homosexuality.

Commonwealth countries where it is illegal to be gay

Many Commonwealth countries have laws in place that criminalise homosexuality.