South Africa suspends Jacob Zuma’s state of the nation address

The move to halt Thursday's parliament speech comes as pressure piles on South Africa's leader to quit.

Zuma must go, says Nelson Mandela Foundation

South Africa has seen "systematic looting" under President Zuma's rule, the foundation says.

Mogadishu truck bomber sentenced to death

At least 500 people died last October in the attack carried out at a busy junction in Somalia's capital.

Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai ‘critically ill’

The main opposition leader, who is being treated for cancer, is reportedly suffering from exhaustion.

Pirates free 22 Indian crewmen in Gulf of Guinea

The vessel, the Marine Express, went missing in the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa last week.

Dortmund question Aubameyang commitment

Aubameyang accused of "withholding performances", Rooney says Sanchez is "perfect" for Man Utd, plus more.

The street dancers who dream big

The street dancers in Sierra Leone who are using their talent to try to make a living.

The street dancers who dream big

The street dancers in Sierra Leone who are using their talent to try to make a living.

Riyad Mahrez: Leicester midfielder acting like ‘big baby’ since move fell through – Chris Sutton

Leicester's Riyad Mahrez has been acting like a "big baby" since failing to secure a move in January, says ex-England striker Chris Sutton.

Rohr full of praise for Nigeria despite defeat in CHAN final

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr praises the Nigeria B side despite a 4-0 defeat by hosts Morocco in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) final.