Cheick Tiote: Former Newcastle midfielder’s memorial to be held in Beijing

A memorial service will be held at Chinese club Beijing Enterprises on Tuesday for ex-Newcastle United player Cheick Tiote, who died last week.

Gaddafi’s next move

Will the son of Libya's deposed leader re-emerge as a public figure in the conflict-hit country?

Fifa dismiss concerns over Cameroon team for Confederations Cup

Fifa says Cameroon's participation at the Confederations Cup in Russia is in order despite complaints to the contrary.

Pope demands Nigerian priests’ obedience over Ahiara bishop

Clergy from the diocese of Ahiara are refusing to accept an appointment made by Pope Benedict XVI.

South African girl on murder charge for killing ‘would-be rapist’

The 17-year-old girl, who handed herself in to police, is expected to say she acted in self-defence.

Gyan’s 50-goal milestone deserves more respect

Ghana's love-hate relationship with Asamoah Gyan overshadows 50-goal milestone for the Black Stars captain.

Small and bullet-shaped

A woman travelling through Cairo airport may find her sanitary products confuse security staff.

DR Congo jailbreak frees 900 inmates

Eleven people die as militants raid a jail in DR Congo freeing more than 900 inmates, officials say.

Musona hat-trick gives Zimbabwe victory

A Knowledge Musona hat-trick helps Zimbabwe beat Liberia as Ghana thrash Ethiopia 5-0 in Sunday's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Musona hat-trick gives Zimbabwe victory

Zimbabwe captain Knowledge Musona hits a hat-trick as his new-look national side beat Liberia 3-0 in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Harare.