South Africa’s Helen Zille makes unreserved apology for tweets

Helen Zille, from South Africa's main opposition party is sorry for saying that colonialism has some positive aspects.

Devastation in the wake of South Africa wildfires

People in South Africa's Western Cape province are dealing with the impact of wildfires in which seven people died.

Musonye blames “internal politics” for Cecafa crisis

East and Central Africa's regional body - Cecafa - is being destroyed by "internal politics", according to secretary general Nicholas Musonye.

Nairobi building collapse: People missing as residents join search

At least five people are missing after the seven-storey building crumbled in an eastern Nairobi suburb.

A woman’s world

Documenting daily life in Ugandan refugee settlements.

French soldier jailed for molesting girls in Burkina Faso

The soldier filmed the assaults on two girls aged three and five - but left the camera behind.

Manchester bomber was watched in Libya

Salman Abedi was under surveillance before returning to the UK to commit mass murder, Libyan officials say.

Cheick Tiote: Former Newcastle midfielder’s memorial to be held in Beijing

A memorial service will be held at Chinese club Beijing Enterprises on Tuesday for ex-Newcastle United player Cheick Tiote, who died last week.

Gaddafi’s next move

Will the son of Libya's deposed leader re-emerge as a public figure in the conflict-hit country?

Fifa dismiss concerns over Cameroon team for Confederations Cup

Fifa says Cameroon's participation at the Confederations Cup in Russia is in order despite complaints to the contrary.