Veteran Mali midfielder Mohamed Sissoko moves to Mexico

Mexican second-tier side Atlético de San Luis sign veteran Mali midfielder Mohamed Sissoko on a free transfer.

Meet one of the nominees in Liberia’s hunt for most trustworthy official

Meet one of five nominees in Integrity Idol Liberia 2017, as voting enters the last week in the country's hunt for most trustworthy official.

Reality Check

Reality Check examines the wide range of figures given for Zimbabwe's unemployment rate.

A world first

It is 50 years since the first heart transplant took place, ushering in a new era of media attention and medical celebrity.

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa replaces ministers after outcry

The changes come two days after critics accused him of rewarding the military for its role in his rise.

UAE ‘deports’ Egypt presidential hopeful Ahmed Shafiq

Ahmed Shafiq, who was living in the UAE, declared his intention to run in Egypt's 2018 election days ago.

Egyptian lawyer jailed for saying women in ripped jeans should be raped

Nabih al-Wahsh said it was a "national duty" to rape and harass women who wear ripped jeans.

Tunisia coach Maaloul targets World Cup opener against England

Tunisia coach Nabil Maaloul believes his side's hopes of reaching the World Cup second round hinge on their opening Group G game against England.

‘I fled Zimbabwe for Nottingham after being tortured’

A man who fled Zimbabwe for Nottingham gives his view on his country's future.

Heart disease in Africa, 50 years on from world’s first transplant

The world's first heart transplant was performed in Africa 50 years ago, but heart disease is still one of the biggest killers.