Jacob Zuma: South Africa’s ex-president eligible for parole in months

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South Africa's ex-president turned himself in on Wednesday after being sentenced for contempt.

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma: From freedom fighter to president to jail

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Jacob Zuma achieves political ignominy as the first former president of South Africa to be jailed.

Jacob Zuma: South Africa’s former president hands himself over to police

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The ex-president was given a 15-month jail term after he failed to attend a corruption inquiry.

Namibian teens vow to fight Olympics testosterone ban

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Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi have been told they can't run in the women's 400m in Tokyo.

Jacob Zuma: Deadline looms for South African police to arrest former president

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South Africa's police have until Wednesday to arrest ex-president Jacob Zuma after a court order.

Ever Given: Ship that blocked Suez Canal sets sail after deal signed

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The megaship Ever Given is finally leaving the Suez Canal after a deal is struck with Egypt.

Taribo West slams Nigeria FA president’s ‘mushroom club’ comments

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Former international Taribo West is upset with Nigeria FA president Amaju Pinnick's threats to stop local players moving to 'smaller clubs' overseas.

Angola’s landmines: How drones, lasers and thermal technology can help

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Drones, lasers and thermal technology are being used to locate hidden landmines. Thousands are still scattered across the country - a legacy from its civil war.

African records for South Africa’s Akani Simbine and Burkina Faso’s Fabrice Hugues Zango

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South Africa's Akani Simbine breaks the African 100m record as Burkina Faso's Fabrice Hugues Zango sets a new continental mark for the triple jump.

Rediscovering the African roots of Brazil’s martial art capoeira

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An older form of the Brazilian dance-like martial art has been forgotten by many.