Bringing new life to Milan

Featuring bamboo flooring, ceiling and columns, the CityLife Shopping district in Milan is already a major success

Winter Olympics 2018: Nigeria’s women’s bobsleigh team target medal

Nigeria's women's bobsleigh team are on the verge of securing a historic place at next year's Winter Olympics.

Liberia election: Court gives go ahead for run-off poll

The top court finds insufficient evidence to merit a re-run of the first round held in October.

Poverty tourist?

The UK singer appeared in a short film for Comic Relief which has come under fire - but why?

After IS, Libya yearns for normality

One year on from a military campaign that successfully expelled so-called Islamic State (IS) from its Libyan stronghold of Sirte, residents complain of the scale of destruction that remains there.

Sierra Leone coach John Keister defends national team training sessions

Sierra Leone coach John Keister defends holding training sessions despite questions over his reinstatement and the delay to Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Zimbabwe budget woos foreign investors

The country has had its first budget since the end of Robert Mugabe's 37-year authoritarian rule.

Benin’s Mickael Pote goes from abuse to adulation from Apoel Nicosia fans

Benin striker Mickael Pote now draws praise from the fans of Cypriot club Apoel Nicosia, who once abused him as he played for city rivals Omonia.

Eritrean referee helps refugees through football

Eden Habtemichael says football is a common language that can help bring young people together, wherever they come from.

Nigeria’s anti-Boko Haram general Attahiru Ibrahim sacked

The dismissal of the general who led the fight against the militants follows a wave of attacks.