Five things

Five things you need to know about the background to Zimbabwe's political crisis.

Zimbabwe are set to play in the 2017 Cecafa Senior Challenge in Kenya

Zimbabwe are set to play as a guest team in the in the Cecafa Senior Challenge in Kenya despite the ongoing political uncertainty.

Jeremy Brockie faces long journey to play in Confederation Cup final

New Zealand international Jeremy Brockie is making the journey from Peru to DR Congo to play for SuperSport United in the Confederation Cup final.

The young girl cracking Liberia’s ‘grass ceiling’

Meet the 10-year-old girl in Liberia who is helping to change the perception that football is for men and wants to be "like the great Marta".

World Cup draw: England boss Gareth Southgate in Moscow to learn opponents

England will find out who they will face at next summer's World Cup in Russia when the draw is made on Friday.

Zimbabwe latest: Mugabe in crunch talks over his future

As talks are held to resolve the crisis, Zimbabwe opposition leader says Robert Mugabe must resign.

Robert Mugabe: From war hero to resignation as president

Zimbabwe's leader Robert Mugabe has resigned as president of Zimbabwe, ending a 37-year rule.

Zimbabwe takeover seems like a coup, African Union says

The military moves to seize power, with veteran President Robert Mugabe under house arrest.

Zimbabwe crisis: Who is Grace Mugabe?

Zimbabwe's first lady, or "Gucci Grace" to some, was tipped to be the country's next president.

Egypt singer faces trial for ‘provocative’ Nile remarks

Sherine Abdel Wahab was filmed telling a fan that drinking from the Nile could make someone ill.