Zanzibar arrests 20 over homosexuality

The 20 were arrested in a hotel where they were receiving training about HIV/Aids schemes.

Cape Verde international Julio Tavares extends deal at Dijon

Cape Verde international Julio Tavares has signed a new three-year contract at French Ligue 1 side Dijon, keeping him at the club until 2021.

Holders Sundowns struck by injuries ahead of quarter-final first leg

Holders Mamelodi Sundowns are without key players as they prepare to host Wydad Casablanca in the quarter-final of the African Champions League.

Rugby Championship: New Zealand in record win over South Africa

New Zealand score eight tries as they beat South Africa 57-0, their biggest winning margin against the Springboks.

Five Fingers for Marseilles hits Toronto International Film Festival

Will the "boldly South African" film outgun its rivals at Toronto's prestigious festival this week?

The waiting game

Meet the inhabitants of a refugee camp in Turin, as they pursue their dreams of a new life in Europe.

Kalkidan Yibeltal: What is behind Ethiopia clashes?

Fighting has broke out between Ethiopia's Oromo and Somali communities. The BBC looks at why.

Nigeria boat sinking leaves 33 dead – emergency services

The 70-passenger capacity boat had 150 people on board when it capsized, witnesses say.

What’s Up Africa: Is this the best wedding day reaction?

Satirist Ikenna Azuike on Grace Mugabe, wedding day reactions and other stories.

Celtic: Kolo Toure rejoins club as technical assistant after ending playing career

Kolo Toure begins a "new chapter" after ending his playing career to join Celtic's coaching staff as a technical assistant.