Yemen’s Ethiopian coach Mebratu on amazing journey

Yemen's Ethiopian coach Abraham Mebratu talks to the BBC's Mani Djazmi about the incredible journey of leading the war-torn nation to the 2019 Asian Cup.

South Africa gold miners die after earthquake strikes

Rescue efforts continue at a South African mine after tremor strikes west of Johannesburg.

‘ATM pharmacy’ launches in South Africa

The healthcare innovation aims to reduce long waiting times for some patients in South Africa.

African Champions League group stage kicks off

Morocco's Wydad Casablanca continue the defence of their African Champions League title in South Africa against Mamelodi Sundowns.

US accuses China over Djibouti lasers

China denies pointing military-grade lasers at American pilots from its base in Djibouti.

I’m not slow! How Antonio Rudiger plans to stop Mohamed Salah

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger tells Football Focus about his former Roma team-mate Mohamed Salah, before facing the Liverpool striker in the Premier League on Sunday.

DR Congo crisis: Why a trainee nun was shot dead at church

BBC Africa editor Fergal Keane on how the Catholic Church has become the main opposition in DR Congo.

Africa’s week in pictures

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Using flip-flops to build a boat and clean the ocean

Washed up flip-flops and plastic are being used to build boats and clean the ocean in East Africa.

When Mohamed Salah met Mohamed Salah

Watch what happened when Liverpool's Mohamed Salah met his lookalike Ahmed Bahaa. Can you tell the difference?