Ivory Coast midfielder Tiote dies aged 30

Former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote dies aged 30 after collapsing while training in China.

Coulibaly terminates contract with Egypt’s Al Ahly

Representatives of Souleymane Coulibaly announce that the Ivory Coast forward has terminated his contract with Al Ahly of Egypt.

China protests at Zambia mining arrests

China says that there was no strong evidence to justify arresting 31 people for mining illegally.

South Africa heartbreak as rescued circus lions poisoned

The two lions had been removed from circuses in South America and relocated to South Africa.

Morocco ‘to join Ecowas’ despite snubbing summit over Israel

West Africa's regional body agrees to admit Morocco even though it boycotted a summit over Israel.

Italy knock Zambia out of Under-20 World Cup

Zambia's hopes of Under-20 World Cup glory are over a 3-2 defeat to Italy in a thrilling game in Suwon, South Korea.

Ebola survivors

Scottish nurse Pauline Cafferkey returns to Sierra Leone for the first time since contracting Ebola there.

One man, four wives

The day-to-day antics of a polygamous South African family sets Twitter alight.

One man, four wives

The day-to-day antics of a polygamous South African family sets Twitter alight.

CEO who fled war: Draw on your inner strength

WorldRemit CEO Ismail Ahmed, who fled his homeland to study in London, talks about turning challenges into opportunities.