Zimbabwe president abandons Davos trip amid violence

Emmerson Mnangagwa returns home instead of attending the Davos economic summit in Switzerland.

France summons Italian envoy over Africa remarks

The Italian ambassador is summoned after Deputy PM Luigi di Maio accuses France of exploiting Africa.

How has Liberia’s George Weah performed as a president?

George Weah, at one time named the world's best footballer, is marking a year in power in Liberia.

How has Liberia’s George Weah performed as a president?

George Weah, at one time named the world's best footballer, is marking a year in power in Liberia.

Being awake during brain surgery: ‘You are hovering in between worlds’

Jazz musician Musa Manzini was kept awake for part of his surgery to have a tumour removed.

Barcelona: Kevin-Prince Boateng makes ‘dream’ loan move from Sassuolo

Ex-Tottenham and Portsmouth forward Kevin-Prince Boateng completes a "dream" move to Barcelona on loan for the rest of the season.

Sudan gags two foreign journalists

Two foreign reporters have had their right to report in the protest-hit country revoked.

Yannick Bolasie: Everton winger cancels Aston Villa loan

Winger Yannick Bolasie returns to Everton after cancelling his loan with Championship side Aston Villa.

Three Sodje brothers jailed for taking charity money

The ex-footballers and former rugby player siphoned off money meant to help poor African children.

Egypt TV host Mohamed al-Ghiety jailed for interviewing gay man

An Egyptian presenter gets one year of hard labour for hosting a gay man on his show last year.