Nigeria’s cattle war fuels religious tension

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What started as a cattle war between farmers and herdsmen in Nigeria's middle belt has taken a religious dimension, writes the BBC's Mayeni Jones.

‘At his peak he could change games on his own’

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The part Yaya Toure played in Man City's rise and what made him so special, by his former Manchester City team-mate Frank Lampard.

Yaya Toure will stay in the Premier League after leaving Man City

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Midfielder Yaya Toure has been speaking about leaving Manchester City after eight memorable years at the club

Ebola: DR Congo confirms new outbreak in country’s north-west

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There are two confirmed cases and 17 deaths where the virus is suspected in Bikoro, officials say.

Belgium gasses chicks due to fly to Congo

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Firefighters were called in to end the birds' suffering as they were suffocating in a hot container.

Zambia university apologises for ‘half-naked’ poster

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A university library in Zambia has removed a notice telling female students to dress "modestly".

Nigerian ‘syrup’ ban raids lead to companies closing

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Three Nigerian pharmaceutical companies are closed after being raided by authorities.

Rwanda delays Cecafa women’s cup four days before kick-off

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Rwanda is forced to delay the east and central African women's regional championship the Cecafa Challenge Cup just four days before kick-off.

Nigerian authorities shut three cough syrup manufacturers

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A BBC investigation showed employees illegally selling addictive cough syrup containing codeine.

Rwanda file appeal to Fifa over McKinstry ruling

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The Rwanda Football Association files an appeal against a ruling from Fifa that it must pay former coach Johnny McKinstry almost US $200,000.