South African President Jacob Zuma: ‘I resign with immediate effect’

In a televised speech to the nation, South African President Jacob Zuma announced his resignation.

Morgan Tsvangirai – the man who defied Mugabe

Zimbabwean politician who led the opposition to Robert Mugabe's regime

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma resigns after pressure from party

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma resigns, bringing nine troubled years in office to an end.

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma resigns

"I have taken the decision to resign with immediate effect," the embattled leader says in a TV address.

Jacob Zuma: South African leader’s rise and fall

He once fought apartheid alongside Nelson Mandela, but leaves office mired in corruption scandals.

Lebo Diseko: After Zuma, what next for South Africa?

Ramaphosa must reunite a divided country, and ruling party.

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai dies aged 65

The head of the MDC was for decades a strong opponent of former President Robert Mugabe.

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai dies aged 65

The head of the MDC was for decades a strong opponent of former President Robert Mugabe.

DR Congo President Kabila’s motorcade in deadly crash

Joseph Kabila, the Democratic Republic of Congo's leader, was returning to the capital, Kinshasa.

Dutch club Fortuna Sittard suspends former Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh

Dutch second tier side Fortuna Sittard suspends former Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh for what the club calls "unacceptable actions".