Robert Mugabe died a ‘very bitter’ man, nephew says

The long-time Zimbabwean leader was "bitter" about being ousted in 2017, a relative tells the BBC.

Gaborone United coach Madinda Ndlovu ‘stable’ after collapsing in training

Former Zimbabwe coach, Madinda Ndlovu, is in a 'stable condition' in hospital after collapsing during a training session at his club Gaborone United in Botswana.

Dino Maamria: Stevenage sack Tunisian; Mark Sampson takes temporary charge

Stevenage sack manager Dino Maamria and put former England Women's coach Mark Sampson in caretaker charge.

Defeat malaria in a generation – here’s how

The world could be free of malaria by 2050, says a major report that sets out the road to eradication.

Letter from Africa: ‘I gave up on catching the train in Ethiopia’

Ethiopia is hugely proud of its new Chinese-built railway - but it is surprisingly difficult to buy a ticket.

2022 World Cup: Liberia through after dramatic penalty save from teenage keeper

18-year-old goalkeeper Ashley Williams is Liberia's hero after he saves a stoppage-time penalty in Sierra Leone to help his country advance in World Cup qualifying.

2022 World Cup: Tanzania and Ethiopia advance to group phase of qualifiers

Tanzania beat Burundi on penalties to reach the group phase of 2022 World Cup qualifying as Ethiopia advance with an away-goals win over Lesotho.

South African crowds walk out of anti-xenophobia speech

An attempt to quell this week's anti-foreigner violence is met with heckles followed by a mass walkout.

South African crowds walk out of anti-xenophobia speech

An attempt to quell this week's anti-foreigner violence is met with heckles followed by a mass walkout.

Claudio Ranieri in race to take over as new Guinea coach

Former Chelsea and Leicester City coach Claudio Ranieri is shortlisted for the vacant position of Guinea national coach.