From captaining a club in crisis in his early twenties through to shining on Europe's biggest stage, Hakim Ziyech has experienced much on his journey from street footballer to becoming Chelsea's latest signing.

Two al-Qaeda bombers who had been trained in Sudan attacked the ship in 2000 killing 17 US sailors.

Chelsea reach an agreement with Ajax to sign the Dutch club's winger Hakim Ziyech this summer.

Rupert Smith, one of 17 convicted offenders deported to Jamaica, says he has "had his life taken away".

An audit into the state of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has revealed an organisation in a state of disarray - both with regard to finances and governance.

In South Africa, residents sick of intermittent water and power in their town are taking action.

Mohamed Salah's potential involvement at the Tokyo Olympics will be a decision for the player and his club Liverpool, says Egypt coach Shawky Gharib.

Nigeria appoint former captain Joseph Yobo as assistant coach of the senior national team to work alongside manager Gernot Rohr.

Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech next summer, with a £38m deal likely to be announced in the coming days.

Patrick Zaky from Egypt was studying in Italy and was detained when he flew home for a family visit.

Brentford midfielder Josh Dasilva, who was born in England, says he is open to playing for Angola if an opportunity comes around.

The UK's annual £4.7m contribution will be withheld until financial procedures are improved.

Nigerian Monica Dongban-Mensem campaigns for road safety after her son died in a hit-and-run accident.

The BBC's Mohanad Hashim has gained rare access to a refugee camp in western Sudan.

The Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder, who helped introduce Zulu music to the world, has died aged 78.

Cameroon winger Paul-Georges Ntep ends his contract with German Bundesliga side Wolfsburg by mutual consent.

The former strongman faces charges of genocide and war crimes over killings in Darfur.

About 30,000 people packed a stadium for the state funeral of the country's longest-serving president.

The East African state's longest-serving president, who died aged 95, leaves a mixed legacy.

The musician founded the world-famous South African choral group and directed it for 50 years.