Fifa experts give Morocco 2026 World Cup bid mixed review

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After their first visit to Morocco to assess the country's suitability to host the 2026 World Cup, Fifa experts give the bid a mixed review so far.

Former African champions drawn in same Confed Cup group

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Three former African champions will play in the same group in this year's Confederation Cup, following Saturday's draw in Cairo.

How one woman was shunned for having cancer but found a ‘new family’

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This Kenyan woman was rejected by friends and family after being diagnosed with cervical cancer.

Zimbabwe parliament summons Robert Mugabe over diamond theft claim

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A parliamentary committee aims to establish the extent of diamond plundering in Zimbabwe.

Prince Charles to be next Commonwealth head

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Commonwealth leaders agree that the Prince of Wales will be the next head of the organisation.

Algerian woman denied French citizenship over handshake

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An Algerian woman is denied citizenship for refusing to shake the hand of an official.

Liberia warlord ‘Jungle Jabbah’ jailed for 30 years in the US

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One witness told the US court how he had ordered the heart of a captive to be cooked for his fighters.

Liberia warlord ‘Jungle Jabbah’ jailed for 30 years in the US

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One witness told the US court how he had ordered the heart of a captive to be cooked for his fighters.

Fifa fines after BBC player-trafficking story

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Fifa imposes a fine on the Lao Football Federation for trafficking African youngsters with the help of information supplied by BBC Sport.

Commonwealth countries where it is illegal to be gay

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Many Commonwealth countries have laws in place that criminalise homosexuality.