Zimbabwe politics: Mugabe sacks ‘disloyal’ Mnangagwa

Emmerson Mnangagwa's dismissal boosts Grace Mugabe's hopes of succeeding her husband.

Nigeria kidnapping: Ian Squire killed and three freed

Ian Squire died after being held hostage in Nigeria alongside three others, who have been freed.

Itumeleng Khune injury blow to South Africa’s World Cup hopes

Injury means South Africa goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune will miss their crucial World Cup qualifiers against Senegal on Friday and four days later

Liberia’s Supreme Court suspends Weah-Boaki vote

The Supreme Court orders an investigation into alleged "irregularities and frauds" in the first round.

Denis Onyango says ‘local coaches not ready for Uganda job’

Uganda captain Denis Onyango says local coaches are not ready to step up and take charge of the country's national team.

South African firm takes over UK bank

The UK challenger bank is to be sold to South Africa's FirstRand, if shareholders approve the deal.

Italy probes deaths of 26 Nigerian women from migrant boats

There are suspicions that the migrants - mostly teenagers - may have been abused and murdered.

Tanzanian cafe where all the staff are deaf

Customers can learn sign language from a chalkboard in this cafe where every member of staff is deaf.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool’s best goalscorer since Luis Suarez?

Why Mohamed Salah is proving to be Liverpool's best goalscorer since Luis Suarez, plus interesting statistics from the weekend's games.

Sadio Mane ‘happy to be back’

Liverpool's Senegal forward Sadio Mane says he is ready to face South Africa in next week's World Cup qualifier following his return from injury.