Fifa ex-medical officer criticises decision to end health project

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Fifa is criticised by its former chief medical officer for ending a project which educated children on how to avoid diseases.

Cheick Tiote’s body flown back to Ivory Coast

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Cheick Tiote's body is flown back to Ivory Coast where a private funeral for the Beijing Enterprises midfielder will take place.

Cameroon driven by Foe memory at Confeds Cup

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Cameroon will be driven by the memory of Marc Vivien-Foe when they contest the Confederations Cup for the first time since the midfielder's death.

Niger floods: Nine children killed as homes collapse

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Heavy rain in Niger's capital, Niamey, causes homes to collapse and badly damages a market.

Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s wife shot dead

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Police say the motive of the killing is unknown and they are carrying out their investigation.

India mocked over Morocco border photo

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The home ministry reportedly used a picture from the Spain-Morocco border to show its work.

Secret women

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The all-female Facebook group Female In Nigeria became a place for women to share their deepest secrets.

Somalia: Suicide car bomber targets Mogadishu restaurant

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At least 20 people are killed following a hostage-taking by al-Shabab attackers.

Egypt’s parliament approves islands deal to Saudi Arabia

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A controversial deal to hand two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia is backed by Egypt's parliament.

Referees can stop games over fan abuse at Confederations Cup, say Fifa

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Referees are given the power to stop and abandon games if they witness any fan abuse at this year's Confederations Cup.