Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has annulled a presidential decree that gave him expanded powers but a constitutional referendum will go ahead, officials say.

A man has been arrested over allegations of racial abuse towards Cameroon's Sebastien Bassong in Swansea.

Uganda maintain their regional dominance with a 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Kenya in the final of the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup.

Cameroon's Sebastien Bassong is on target for Norwich in their 4-3 win at Swansea in the English Premier League.

South Africa's former leader Nelson Mandela is in hospital for tests, but the president's office says there is "no cause for alarm".

Egypt's army urges dialogue to resolve a crisis over President Morsi's new powers, and vows not to allow the country to slip into "a dark tunnel".

Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi says an Africa Cup of Nations call-up for Nigeria would be a dream come true.

Voting in Ghana for a new president and parliament enters its second day after technical glitches led to long delays in some areas on Friday.

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has called for foreign firms operating in the country to become fully owned and controlled by local people.

Struggle for a treatment to protect women against HIV infection