Champions League: USM, Ahly Tripoli advance, Zamalek out

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Algeria's USM Alger and Libya's Al Ahly Tripoli claim the final two places in the African Champions League quarter-finals but Egypt's Zamalek are knocked out.

Rio’s Valongo slave wharf becomes Unesco heritage site

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The UN said the site marked "those parts of the history of humanity that must not be forgotten".

Kenya’s president warns judiciary not to help opposition

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Courts have ordered ballot papers won't be printed as the tendering process wasn't transparent.

England v South Africa: Moeen Ali spins hosts to victory at Lord’s

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Moeen Ali takes 10-112 in the match as England beat South Africa by 211 runs in the first Test at Lord's.

Zimbabwe beat Zambia in the final to lift 2017 Cosafa Cup

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Zimbabwe overpower their northern neighbours Zambia 3-1 to win the 2017 Cosafa Cup, the Southern African championship, and take a record fifth title.

Top Sierra Leone goalkeeper Conteh dies aged 25

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Sierra Leone mourns the death of one of the country's top goalkeepers, Alhaji Dauda Conteh, who has died in hospital in Freetown aged 25.

Al Ahly and Wydad Casablanca reach the Champions League quarter-finals

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Al Ahly of Egypt and Wydad Casablanca of Morocco reach the African Champions League quarter-finals from Group D as Zambia's Zanaco narrowly miss out.

Mini-skirts and morals

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The debate on what constitutes being improperly dressed in public is reignited after Ugandan civil servants are issued with a strict dress code.

England v South Africa: Moeen Ali and Alastair Cook put hosts in charge

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England take a firm grip on the first Test against South Africa on day three at Lord's, extending their lead to 216 runs with nine wickets in hand.

Eritrea capital Asmara makes World Heritage list

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Architecture from the colonial era left an "exceptional example" of modernism, judges say.