Sudan says militia leader Musa Hilal arrested

Musa Hilal, former leader of the janjaweed militia, was reportedly held after clashes in North Darfur.

Cedric Bakambu scores after becoming the first African to receive Spanish award

DR Congo's Cedric Bakambu celebrates being the first African to be receive Spanish La Liga's Player of the Month award with another goal for Villareal.

Zimbabwe officially declares Mugabe national holiday

21 February is official set as Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day, the ex-president's birthday.

Scientists warn Lake Victoria is dying

Biodiversity in Lake Victoria has fallen by 50% since the 1980s.

Mugabe will play elder statesman role in Zimbabwe, says mediator

The Jesuit priest who brokered his resignation says he can’t confirm Mr Mugabe got a $10m pay-off.

England beat Malawi 61-53 to win series with a Test to spare

England beat Malawi 61-53 at the Copper Box in London to secure a series victory with a Test to spare.

Nigeria’s Obafemi Martins helps Shenhua win Chinese FA Cup

Former Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins scores for Shanghai Shenhua as they beat rivals Shanghai SIPG on away goals to win the Chinese FA Cup

Zamalek football fans not happy as members re-elect Mortada Mansour as president

Many fans of Egyptian football team Zamalek are unhappy that members of the sporting club have re-elected controversial president Mortada Mansour.

UK Archbishop ends Zimbabwe protest

The Archbishop of York had not worn one for 10 years as a symbolic protest over Robert Mugabe.

Mihayo commits to Mazembe after Confederation Cup win despite uncertainty

TP Mazembe's Pamphile Mihayo vows to stay at the club after winning the Confederation Cup even if he is replaced as coach.