Lauren: Former Arsenal defender says Arsene Wenger will not resign

Former Arsenal defender Lauren, who played under current manager Arsene Wenger, says the Frenchman can handle the pressure.

South Africa’s Stellenbosch University in Nazi furore

A leading South African university is investigating Nazi-inspired posters that appeared on campus.

Fifa ratifies nine African World Cup places

The Fifa Council ratifies that Africa will get nine automatic places at the World Cup from 2026 when it expands from 32 to 48 teams.

Released but not free

Twenty-one Chibok girls released in October 2016 have not been reunited with their families.

The conjoined twins hoping to become teachers

As they prepare to leave school, Tanzanian conjoined twins, Consolata and Maria, share their dreams for the future.

Nigeria Chibok girls: ‘One refused to be released’

A spokesman for Nigeria's president says the young woman said she has a husband and is happy.

US suspends Kenya health money over graft

The US says it has corruption concerns but stresses that money for essential health services remains.

Rugby World Cup 2023: South African government lifts ban on hosting sporting events

South Africa hopes to stage the 2023 Rugby World Cup after the government lifted a ban on the country hosting major sporting events.

Migrant crisis: UN says 250 missing in shipwrecks

Nearly 250 people feared dead after two boats sank in attempts at the perilous crossing to Italy.

Tanzanian bank FBME shut down over US terror funding charges

Despite only operating four branches in Tanzania, FBME was regarded as the largest bank.