Zimbabwe takeover seems like a coup, African Union says

The military moves to seize power, with veteran President Robert Mugabe under house arrest.

Zimbabwe crisis: Who is Grace Mugabe?

Zimbabwe's first lady, or "Gucci Grace" to some, was tipped to be the country's next president.

Egypt singer faces trial for ‘provocative’ Nile remarks

Sherine Abdel Wahab was filmed telling a fan that drinking from the Nile could make someone ill.

Isabel Dos Santos sacked from Angola state oil firm

Isabel Dos Santos, daughter of Angola's ex-president, is dismissed as head of the state oil firm.

Zimbabwe crisis: ‘Thanks for taking out the tyrant’

Zimbabwe's military has placed President Robert Mugabe under house arrest in the capital Harare.

Who’s the ‘crocodile’ and is he behind Zimbabwe military takeover?

Is Zimbabwe's former vice president, also known as the "crocodile" behind the military takeover?

Gabon, Djibouti barred from 2020 CHAN

Gabon and Djibouti are banned from taking part in the 2020 African Nations Championship after late withdrawals from the 2018 qualifiers.

SA lose out on hosting 2023 Rugby World Cup

France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating rival bids from South Africa and Ireland.

Zimbabwe: Has Robert Mugabe finally gone too far?

Zimbabwe's military could force President Mugabe to resign - but they won't want to humiliate him.

Coup? What is going on in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's military has seized the state television but denies this is a coup.