Paul Put resigns as coach of Kenya’s Harambee Stars

Kenya's Football Federation announces that Paul Put has resigned as coach of the Harambee Stars for personal reasons.

Nnamdi Kanu: Wife begs Nigerian government for information

Nnamdi Kanu, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement leader, has not been seen since last year.

Nigerian player Udoji dies in car accident, aged 28

Top Nigerian club Kano Pillars announce the death of 28-year-old defender Chinedu Udoji in a car crash.

Nigeria’s Boko Haram crisis: Court frees 475 suspects

The twin brothers are finally free after waiting for a Nigerian court to hear their case since 2010.

More Africans should try winter sports, says Togolese cross-country skier

Togolese cross-country skier Mathilde-Amivi Petitjean says more Africans should compete in the Winter Olympics.

BBC starts Igbo and Yoruba services in Nigeria

The World Service launches online and social media in Igbo and Yoruba for audiences in Nigeria.

Life after Ebola

The legacy of the virus which spread through three West African countries.

Life after Ebola

The legacy of the virus which spread through three West African countries.

Ethiopian cliff church gives priest daily test of faith

In the remote mountains of northern Ethiopia, a lone priest scales a 250m cliff each day to reach his church.

Zimbabwe opposition leader: Morgan Tsvangirai mourned in Harare

President Emerson Mnangagwa calls on Zimbabweans to unite around the opposition leader's memory.