UK and US considered Nigeria naval blockade over Saro-Wiwa execution

The UK and US considered an oil embargo after activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was hanged, document reveals.

Telecom giant MTN accused of paying bribes to Taliban, al-Qaeda

South African mobile company MTN responds to allegations it paid bribes to al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

Gamal Eid: Egypt rights activist ‘attacked and doused in paint by armed men’

Gamal Eid says his attackers were trying to "silence" him for his criticism of human rights abuses.

Gamal Eid: Egypt rights activist ‘attacked and doused in paint by armed men’

Gamal Eid says his attackers were trying to "silence" him for his criticism of human rights abuses.

Libya conflict: Turkey troop deployment bill sent to MPs

The bill allows Turkey to deploy troops in Libya, though it is not clear when it will be voted on.

Michael Essien’s African team of the decade

Ghana legend Michael Essien takes us through his best African eleven from the past 10 years.

Sudan sentences 29 to death for teacher’s killing in custody

The death penalty is given to intelligence agents who tortured a detained protester to death.

Confederation Cup: Pyramids maintain winning start

Egyptian side Pyramids beat local rivals Al Masry 2-1 to maintain their 100% winning start in Group A of the Confederation Cup.

England in South Africa: Dom Sibley latest player to suffer illness

Opener Dom Sibley is the 11th England player to be affected by illness on the tour of South Africa.

England in South Africa: Dom Sibley latest player to suffer illness

Opener Dom Sibley is the 11th England player to be affected by illness on the tour of South Africa.