Hearts: Craig Levein ’embarrassed’ by Goncalves racist abuse claims

Hearts manager Craig Levein says he feels "embarrassed" that former striker Isma Goncalves did not confide in him regarding alleged racist abuse by fans.

Fortuna Sittard deny Oliseh claims of “illegal activities

Dutch second tier club Fortuna Sittard deny claims by former Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh that he was asked to "participate in illegal activities".

Cyril Ramaphosa succeeds Zuma as South African president

In his first presidential speech, the former mineworker and businessman vows to tackle corruption.

Oxfam scandal: UN aid agencies fear backlash

The behaviour of aid workers is under intense scrutiny. Are agencies doing enough to prevent abuse?

Letter from Africa: Why there was an uproar over the name Prince

The country's births registry recently tried to prevent Ghanaian children from being given royal names.

Morgan Tsvangirai: The man who took on Robert Mugabe

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, was best known for standing up to Robert Mugabe.

Mane hat-trick helps Liverpool thrash FC Porto

Liverpool take a major step towards the Champions League quarter-finals with a last-16 first-leg thrashing of Porto in Portugal.

South African President Jacob Zuma: ‘I resign with immediate effect’

In a televised speech to the nation, South African President Jacob Zuma announced his resignation.

Morgan Tsvangirai – the man who defied Mugabe

Zimbabwean politician who led the opposition to Robert Mugabe's regime

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma resigns

"I have taken the decision to resign with immediate effect," the embattled leader says in a TV address.