Ex-SA bowler charged with match-fixing

Former South Africa bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe is charged with match-fixing following an investigation into the 2015 Ram Slam T20 Challenge Series.

Are Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o planning a movie?

A photo of the pair sparks a film idea by fans on Twitter and they both say they're up for it.

Henri Van Breda denies South Africa axe murders

The son of a wealthy family says a laughing axe-wielding intruder killed his parents and brother.

Manchester City: No referee would be better for Manchester derby, says Yaya Toure

Man City midfielder Yaya Toure criticises the officiating in Sunday's FA Cup defeat and would prefer "no referee" in the Manchester derby.

Somalia drought fuelling piracy – US Africa command head

Piracy has resumed off the Somali coast in recent months after a five-year lull.

First malaria vaccine to be trialled

It should prevent four in 10 cases of the disease.

Ex-child soldier wins environment prize

An ex-child soldier who has spent years risking his life to fight illegal mining and wildlife poaching in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been given a prestigious award that honours 'environmental defenders' around the world.

Voodoo rebels

Mass graves, child soldiers and police decapitations are all features of a little known Congolese conflict, as the BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga reports.

Ghana’s Majeed Waris targets French Ligue 1 survival with Lorient

Ghana striker Abdul Majeed Waris puts French club Lorient's Ligue 1 survival above personal glory after his ninth goal of the season helped the club claim a 5-1 win over Metz.

Italy migrant crisis: Charities ‘colluding’ with smugglers

An Italian prosecutor tells a newspaper there is evidence of direct contact between the two.