Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF leaders meeting to decide Mugabe future

The president's closest allies turn against him as pressure builds for him to step down.

Family affair

With Robert Mugabe's hopes of handing power to his wife over, which political dynasties are still going strong elsewhere in Africa?

Adebayor scores another hat-trick in Turkey

Emmanuel Adebayor scores his second hat-trick for Istanbul Basaksehir against Galatasaray this year in a thrashing.

Zimbabweans gather for ‘death of a dynasty’

Thousands in Zimbabwe have gathered to celebrate the army's takeover of the country.

Anne Soy: Freedom frenzy grips Zimbabwe

The BBC's Anne Soy meets jubilant Zimbabweans hoping for change after the army takeover.

Zimbabwe: ‘Freedom has finally come to Zimbabwe’

There is widespread jubilation in the capital Harare, as people take to the streets calling on President Mugabe to stand down.

Azzedine Alaïa: Popular Tunisian couturier dies aged 77

The fashion world mourns a designer whose clients included Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Michelle Obama.

Draw for 2018 CHAN pits Nigeria against former winners Libya

The draw for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) pits Nigeria alongside Libya, the only former winners in the 16 teams taking part.

Libya migrant ‘slave market’ footage sparks outrage

The African Union voices anger after a CNN report appears to show African men being sold at auction.

Kenya name Paul Put as new coach of Harambee Stars

Kenya's Football Federation confirm the appointment of Belgian Paul Put as the new head coach of the Harambee Stars.