Why landlocked Ethiopia wants to launch a navy

Ethiopia has signed deals with several neighbouring countries for access to their ports.

Grenfell Tower: Global roots of fire victims

How the Grenfell Tower tragedy sent shockwaves around the world.

Asbel Kiprop: Former Olympic champion gives up fight to prove innocence

Former Olympic 1500m champion Asbel Kiprop says he has given up trying to prove there was tampering with his positive doping sample.

Asbel Kiprop: Former Olympic champion gives up fight to prove innocence

Former Olympic 1500m champion Asbel Kiprop says he has given up trying to prove there was tampering with his positive doping sample.

Chasing pickpockets, a 45-year-old keeper & pit bull terriers – African players’ World Cup journeys

How well do you know the players at the 2018 World Cup? BBC Sport delves into the background of some lesser-known players in Russia.

Cameroon: Is the country in crisis?

Unrest has gripped Cameroon's English-speaking regions for two years.

Iwobi: I still need to learn my Nigerian Shaku Shaku dance moves

The Nigerian forward talks about roommates, his favourite goals, and even throws a few moves.

Egypt safer than US and UK – Gallup poll

The survey asked if people felt safe walking at night and whether they had been victims of crime.

Migrant ship row: Italy-France ministers’ meeting postponed

Italy postpones a ministerial meeting amid a diplomatic spat over a migrant rescue vessel.

Jordan Ayew: Swansea City reject Fulham bid for forward

Swansea City have rejected a bid from newly-promoted Fulham for forward Jordan Ayew.