Eritreans hope for democracy after peace deal with Ethiopia

Many Eritreans are hoping that peace with Ethiopia will lead to an end to one-party rule at home.

Nelson Mandela: Why some young South Africans think he ‘sold out’

Young South Africans give their views on anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, born exactly 100 years ago.

Yves Bissouma: Brighton sign Mali international from Lille

Brighton sign Mali international midfielder Yves Bissouma from Ligue 1 side Lille for an undisclosed fee.

Mandela or Obama, who is the better dancer?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says Mr Obama cannot dance as well as Mandela.

Fifa orders Sierra Leone FA road map to take diversion

Fifa postpones a proposed extra-ordinary congress of the Sierra Leone Football Association as it awaits new draft statutes to be submitted

Shingai Nyoka on the young crusader taking on Zimbabwe’s ‘crocodile’

With an ambition to lead Zimbabwe into the future, he can work a crowd like the preacher he is.

Shingai Nyoka on the young crusader taking on Zimbabwe’s ‘crocodile’

With an ambition to be Zimbabwe's youngest president, he can work a crowd like the preacher he is.

Gender tests: IAAF denies ‘preventing’ women from taking part in sport

The IAAF responds to an open letter from the Women's Sports Foundation and Athlete Ally calling for eligibility rules to be scrapped.

Harry and Meghan visit Mandela exhibition in London

The exhibition at the Southbank Centre is in the centenary year of Nelson Mandela's birth.

Egypt to regulate popular social media users

New legislation means that individuals with more than 5,000 followers could be subject to media law.