‘How I became friends with an octopus’

A diver in South Africa says he "visited this incredible animal for almost a year."

Why Oromo baby girls can be engaged on the day they are born

The Oromo community in Kenya's Tana region says the tradition gives girls security for the future.

Moses & Drinkwater must improve – Sarri

Maurizio Sarri tells Danny Drinkwater and Victor Moses they must improve if they want a future at Chelsea.

Esperance coach criticises high level of security in Egypt

Esperance coach Moain Chaabani criticises the high level of security in Egypt as his players lose 3-1 to Al Ahly in the first leg of the African Champions League final.

Gabon opposition leader reignites election row

Jean Ping says he won elections in 2016, as President Ali Bongo is being treated in a hospital abroad.

England fight back to beat Springboks

England make it successive wins over South Africa with a hard-fought 12-11 victory in their opening autumn international at Twickenham.

Fifa ‘does not recognise’ sacking of Mbidi

Football's world governing body Fifa says it does not recognise a decision taken by the Namibia Football Association to sack its president, Frans Mbidi.

Kevin Akpoguma: German youth star open to Nigeria call-up

Former Germany youth international Kevin Akpoguma says he would consider playing for Nigeria at senior level - if the Europeans fail to give him a chance.

Kevin Akpoguma: German youth star open to Nigeria call-up

Former Germany youth international Kevin Akpoguma says he would consider playing for Nigeria at senior level - if the Europeans fail to give him a chance.

Coptic Christian attack: Funerals in Egypt for seven murdered pilgrims

Hundreds gather for funerals after gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying a group of Coptic Christians.