Robert Mugabe’s WHO appointment condemned as ‘an insult’

The UK government, an array of campaign groups and the Zimbabwe opposition express dismay.

Mogadishu truck bombing death toll jumps to 358

More than 50 people are also still missing after last Saturday's huge truck bombing, officials say.

Mogadishu truck bombing death toll jumps to 358

More than 50 people are also still missing after last Saturday's huge truck bombing, officials say.

Klopp doubtful about Senegal’s Mane claims

Liverpool manager plays down claims by Senegal manager Aliou Cisse that Sadio Mane will be "100% fit" for next month's World Cup qualifiers against South Africa.

Bassong banned for speeding in his Maserati

Magistrates are told Sebastien Bassong is "unemployed" and "living off savings".

Bassong banned for speeding in his Maserati

Magistrates are told Sebastien Bassong is "unemployed" and "living off savings".

Millions caught in South Africa’s data breach

Could a massive data breach of millions of South Africans' personal details open a new door for criminals?

The battle against deadly snakebites in Nigeria

More than 10,000 people are bitten by snakes in Nigeria every year.

Wydad Casablanca beat USMA to reach Champions League final

A brace from Achraf Bencharki helps Wydad Casablanca beat USM Alger 3-1 to reach the final of this season's African Champions League.

Malawi cracks down on ‘vampire’ lynch mobs

Police say they arrested 140 members of lynch mobs who attacked people suspected of being vampires.