Zimbabwe barred from hosting internationals until further notice

Zimbabwe is barred from hosting any international matches until further notice after its main stadiums failed to meet required standards.

Kenya bans commercial slaughter of donkeys

Their population has fallen sharply since Kenya began exporting donkey meat and hide to China.

Egyptian top-flight derby abandoned after Zamalek fail to show up

Top-flight Egyptian side Zamalek face punishment after failing to turn up to the Cairo derby against rivals Al Ahly on Monday.

Egyptian top-flight derby abandoned after Zamalek fail to show up

Top-flight Egyptian side Zamalek face punishment after failing to turn up to the Cairo derby against rivals Al Ahly on Monday.

Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak dies

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak – ousted by the military in 2011 – has died in hospital in Cairo aged 91.

Hosni Mubarak: Former Egyptian President dies aged 91

The former president, who was ousted by the military in 2011, has died in hospital in Cairo aged 91.

Libya conflict: Turkey confirms first soldiers killed

These are the first deaths confirmed by the president since he sent troops to Tripoli last month.

Africa grapples with clean energy conundrum

The continent desperately needs more power but it also wants to avoid damaging the environment.

What happens when the internet vanishes?

During a troublesome protest or tricky election, some countries just cut the online cord.

What happens when the internet vanishes?

During a troublesome protest or tricky election, some countries just cut the online cord.