Kofi Annan: Former UN chief and Nobel Peace Prize laureate

The former UN Secretary General was the first black African to lead the international body.

Kofi Annan: Former UN chief and Nobel Peace Prize laureate

The former UN Secretary General was the first black African to lead the international body.

Kofi Annan, former UN chief, dies at 80

He was the first black African to become UN secretary-general and was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize.

Eddie Kadi: As a comedian, I can change people’s lives

Eddie Kadi - could he be the funniest man in Africa? BBC What's New's Ben Hunte went to find out.

The cycling start-up company turning trash into cash

The entrepreneurs finding a way to turn trash from the slums into cash for the people living there.

Gervinho: Parma sign Ivory Coast forward for Serie A return

Italian side Parma have signed Gervinho on a three-year contract after Hebei China Fortune agreed to release the former Arsenal forward.

Steven Gerrard: Rangers boss aims to ‘keep Rangers heroes’ like Alfredo Morelos

Steven Gerrard says it is his "responsibility to keep heroes" at Rangers, reiterating he thinks Alfredo Morelos deserves a new deal.

Morocco World Cup youngster Hamza Mendyl joins Schalke

Young Morocco World Cup defender Hamza Mendyl joins German club Schalke from French side Lille on a five-year deal.

Fifa rejects Nigeria call for talks as Giwa stands firm

Fifa rejects calls from the Nigerian government for a meeting to discuss questions over who runs the football federation with Chris Giwa refusing to give up his claims.

Cameroon’s Nyom joins Leganes on loan

West Brom defender Allan Nyom leaves the Championship club to join La Liga side Leganes on a season-long loan deal.