BBC journalists freed in Uganda

The police accept that their work looking into the illegal sale of government drugs was in the public interest.

BBC journalists arrested in Uganda

Ugandan police have detained a team of BBC journalists in Kampala.

Flamingos abandon 2,000 chicks at dried out South Africa dam

The baby birds were left behind when the water in their dam in South Africa dried up.

Crystal Palace: Wilfried Zaha banned for FA Cup fifth-round tie

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha will miss the FA Cup fifth-round tie at Doncaster after failing to overturn an additional one-match ban for sarcastically applauding the referee.

U20 game in Somalia to be first international for 30 years

An under-20 friendly against Eritrea on 16 February will be the first international football in Somalia for more than 30 years.

U20 game in Somalia to be first international for 30 years

An under-20 friendly against Eritrea on 16 February will be the first international football in Somalia for more than 30 years.

Kgatlana and Motlhalo: South African duo set for move

African Women's Player of the Year Thembi Kgatlana and South African compatriot Linda Motlhalo are released by US club Houston Dash.

Algeria’s Yacine Benzia omitted from Fenerbache league squad

Algeria's Yacine Benzia is omitted omission from the Fenerbache squad for the second half of the Turkish league season.

South Africa Gloria coal mine explosion ‘kills six’

About 20 people are still trapped in the abandoned mine where some had gone to steal copper, police say.

Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal secure World Cup place

Senegal will not ease off despite sealing a place at the Under-20 World Cup with a second win at the Africa Cup of Nations in Niger