The Algerian president, who has not publicly addressed the country for nearly three years, will run for re-election, his office says.

Funeral ceremonies for BBC TV presenter Komla Dumor, who died last month in London at the age of 41, have started to take place in his home country of Ghana.

Ivory Coast's Yaya Toure scores a vital goal as Manchester City defeat Stoke to stay three points behind the Premier League leaders Chelsea.

South African side Mamelodi Sundowns confirm the signing of Nigeria international winger Ejike Uzoenyi from Enugu Rangers.