Hayatou hits back at Ahmad in 2019 Nations Cup row

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Former African football head Issa Hayatou hits out at comments made by his successor, Ahmad, about Cameroon's readiness to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Southampton sign Gabon midfielder Lemina

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Southampton sign Juventus midfielder Mario Lemina in a club record deal worth up to £18.1m on a five-year deal.

South Africa Jacob Zuma survives no-confidence vote

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The ANC is celebrating after the motion was defeated by 198 votes to 177.

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma: Scandals and successes

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Jacob Zuma has faced some controversies during his time as ANC leader.

Kenya election 2017: ‘Smooth process’ reported in Nairobi

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Voters report long queues in the Kenyan election but a "smooth process" at a polling station in the capital Nairobi.

Spain finds migrants in funfair lorries in Ceuta enclave

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Nineteen migrants tried to reach the mainland by hiding in fairground lorries in the Ceuta enclave.

Kenya elections 2017: ‘Six-piece’ vote explained

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What's the link between a six-piece suit and the Kenyan elections? The BBC's Sophie Ikenye explains.

World Championships: Isaac Makwala ruled out of 400m final after norovirus outbreak

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Botswana's Isaac Makwala is ruled out of Tuesday's world 400m final despite insisting he was fit after an outbreak of the norovirus bug.

Kenya election 2017: People in Kibera on their future hopes

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People have been turning out to vote in large numbers in Kibera, Nairobi, in Kenya's general election.

South Africa’s President Zuma awaits result of no-confidence vote

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The opposition parties believe the secret ballot will help them oust South Africa's leader.